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Standard First Aid + Basic Life Support (BLS)
Earn Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications through one streamlined program designed for healthcare students, professionals, and workplaces requiring both credentials.
✓ Meets the requirements of many healthcare programs, clinical placements, and employers across Canada.
Who Should Take This Course?
This combined program is designed for people who require both Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for work, education, or professional practice.
Designed For
• Nursing students
• Healthcare professionals
• First Responders
• Industrial safety & medical responders
• Anyone requiring both certifications
Course Snapshot
• Red Cross Standard First Aid + BLS
• Blended learning format
• Online learning + 1-day in-class session
• Earn two national certifications
• Initial & recertification options available*.
*BLS recertification eligibility applies to the BLS component only
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Why Choose the Combined Course?
If you need both Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS), our combined program is the simplest and most efficient way to earn both Canadian Red Cross certifications.
One Coordinated Program
Complete both certifications through one coordinated program instead of registering for and attending separate courses.
Two Certifications
Earn both Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS), helping you meet the requirements of many healthcare employers, educational programs, and workplaces.
Streamlined Learning
Our combined curriculum minimizes duplicated content, allowing you to build your knowledge more efficiently while still covering everything required for both certifications.
Built for Healthcare
Designed specifically for healthcare students, professionals, and organizations that require both workplace first aid and professional BLS certification.
What You'll Learn Across Both Certifications
This combined program includes the complete Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid curriculum alongside Basic Life Support (BLS), giving you the knowledge and practical skills required to respond confidently in both workplace and clinical emergencies.
Core Skills You'll Develop
- Perform all Standard First Aid skills AND...
- Perform team-based CPR
- Provide Bag Valve Mask ventilation
- Maintain airway patency
- Administer oxygen safely and effectively
You'll Be Prepared To
- Respond confidently in workplace and clinical emergencies
- Assess and manage patients using a systematic approach
- Perform effectively as part of a healthcare team
- Meet the certification requirements of many programs
- Apply evidence-based skills in real-world situations
Why Healthcare Professionals Choose LifeShield
Exceptional BLS training goes beyond certification. We prepare healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality resuscitation skills through realistic, evidence-informed instruction led by experienced emergency responders.
Experienced Clinical Educators
Our instructors bring real-world emergency response experience into every course. They combine current Canadian Red Cross standards with practical insight, helping you develop skills that translate directly to clinical practice.
Evidence-Based Training
BLS is built on current resuscitation guidelines and best practices. You’ll learn not only what to do, but why each intervention matters, giving you the confidence to apply your skills consistently in real clinical situations.
Scenario-Based Learning
Clinical competence is built through repetition and realistic practice. You’ll work through hands-on scenarios that reinforce teamwork, communication, and the technical skills required during high-pressure emergencies.
Clinical Confidence
Our goal is more than helping you pass a course. We prepare you to respond with confidence, communicate effectively as part of a healthcare team, and deliver high-quality patient care when it matters most.
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ONLINE + IN-CLASS
Blended Learning
Complete a self-paced online module followed by a 1-day instructor-led classroom session.
- Self-Paced Online Module
- 1-Day In-Class
- Airway Management & O2 Therapy Included
CERTIFICATION RENEWAL
Recertification
Due to different expiration periods, SFA and BLS recertifications are independent of one another.
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Basic Life Support Course Dates
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FULL LENGTH BLS TRAINING
Standard First Aid + BLS Training Dates
Complete a self-paced online module followed by a 1-day instructor-led classroom session.
Includes Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy.
Training a Group or Workplace?
Need BLS training for your team? We offer convenient on-site training for workplaces and groups throughout Nova Scotia