Victoria - Downtown Basic Life Support with AM and OT

Course Overview – BLS with Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy

Designed for pre-hospital and in-facility responders, this course equips participants with the knowledge and hands-on practice to provide high-quality resuscitation, manage patient airways, and administer supplemental oxygen. The course emphasizes the importance of communication, leadership, and coordination in multidisciplinary teams handling life-threatening emergencies.

This course prepares participants to handle cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, and airway management interventions for adults, children, infants, and neonates.

Key Topics Covered:

• High-Quality CPR Techniques: Learn and practice professional-level CPR and AED use for all age groups.
• Team Dynamics and Communication: Master team-based resuscitation roles to ensure seamless and effective collaboration during emergencies.
• Cardiac and Respiratory Arrest Response: Gain the skills to assess and intervene in critical cardiac and respiratory arrest scenarios.
• Airway Management: Learn to create and maintain patient airways using airway adjuncts and resuscitation equipment.
• Supplemental Oxygen Administration: Understand how to assemble oxygen therapy equipment and deliver oxygen safely using the appropriate devices.
• Emergency Protocols – Check, Call, Care: Follow the steps needed to assess patients, monitor their condition, and provide immediate care.

This combined course provides participants with the latest guidelines in resuscitation and instills the confidence to respond in high-pressure healthcare environments.

Why Choose This Course?

• Comprehensive Emergency Response Training: Combines BLS, Airway Management, and Oxygen Therapy for complete resuscitation training.
• Workplace Compliance: Meets Canadian Red Cross and healthcare industry standards for emergency response certifications.
• Recognized Certifications:
  • BLS Certification: Valid for 1 year.
  • Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy Certifications: Valid for 3 years.
• Team-Based Resuscitation Focus: Learn the importance of communication, leadership, and teamwork in professional emergency scenarios.
• Hands-On Practice: Taught by experienced instructors with immersive, real-world scenario training.

Course Duration:

• Full Course: 6 hours In-Person
• Recertification: 4 hours In-Person

Important Note:

This course is designed specifically for healthcare professionals and emergency responders. It does not cover basic layperson CPR. Participants are not required to have prior airway management or oxygen therapy experience, but familiarity with BLS and CPR can enhance the learning experience.