BLS HCP Hamilton — Basic Life Support CPR Certification
WSIB-approved Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification for healthcare providers in Hamilton. Designed for nurses, paramedics, dentists, and all regulated healthcare professionals.
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BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers in Hamilton
The Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers course is the gold standard CPR certification for regulated healthcare professionals in Ontario. Delivered by certified Canadian Red Cross instructors at our Hamilton training centre, this 4-hour hands-on session equips you with the skills and confidence to respond effectively in clinical and pre-hospital emergencies.
Whether you are a nurse renewing your annual certification, a paramedic meeting WSIB requirements, or a dentist maintaining licensure, this course covers every critical BLS skill — from high-quality adult, child, and infant CPR to AED use, airway management, and team-based resuscitation dynamics.
Upon successful completion, you receive a 1-year digital Red Cross BLS certificate on the same day, accepted by hospitals, long-term care facilities, dental offices, and all Ontario regulatory colleges.
Who Should Take This Course?
Key Skills Covered
High-Quality CPR
Adult, child & infant compression techniques to AHA/Red Cross standards
AED & Defibrillation
Rapid AED deployment and safe defibrillation in a team environment
Team Response Dynamics
Closed-loop communication, team leadership, and role delegation
Airway Management
BVM (bag-valve-mask) use, oxygen therapy, and ventilation techniques
Rapid Patient Assessment
Scene safety, responsiveness checks, and pulse checks for all age groups
Infant Resuscitation
Neonatal and infant-specific CPR, choking, and two-thumb compression technique
Logistics & Pricing
- 4-hour hands-on session
- Small class sizes (<12 students)
- Temp cert same day, official digital cert within 7 business days
- Valid for 1 year
- WSIB approved
- Guaranteed best price
What Healthcare Professionals Say
"Instructor was excellent — very knowledgeable and made the 4 hours go by fast. Got my digital certificate immediately after class. Highly recommended for any healthcare provider."
"Best BLS course I have taken in Hamilton. Small class meant lots of practice time on the mannequins. WSIB-approved which is exactly what I needed for my hospital renewal."
"Great Hamilton location, great price at $55, and the instructor was thorough. Registered online in 2 minutes. Temporary certificate same day, official digital cert arrived within a week."
"I come here every year for my recertification. Always professional, always on time, always worth it. The team response section is especially well-taught."
Training Location — Hamilton
Frequently Asked Questions
The BLS (HCP) course is a 4-hour in-person hands-on session held at our Hamilton training centre at 127 MacNab St N, #3, Hamilton, ON L8R 2M2.
Yes. Training is recognized for workplace compliance in Ontario and issued through a WSIB- and Canadian Red Cross–approved program. It is accepted at hospitals, long-term care facilities, and regulated healthcare employers across Ontario.
You will receive a temporary certificate on the day of your course. Your official digital Red Cross BLS certificate is emailed by the Red Cross within 7 business days and is immediately verifiable by your employer.
The BLS (formerly HCP) certification is valid for one year. Healthcare providers are generally required to recertify annually by their employer or licensing college. We offer a discounted recertification course at $50 for those with a current valid certificate.
Our Hamilton training centre is at 127 MacNab St N, #3, Hamilton, ON L8R 2M2. Visit our Hamilton location page for parking, directions, and the full schedule.
The BLS course is designed for healthcare providers and first responders including nurses (RN/RPN), care aides, medical and dental staff, paramedics, EMTs, lifeguards, and sports medicine or ski patrol teams. Anyone who requires an annual BLS certification for employment or licensure in Ontario.
The course covers glove removal and primary assessment, high-quality CPR and AED use for adults, children and infants, airway obstruction management, assisted ventilation with a bag-valve-mask (BVM), team response dynamics, and special considerations. An optional add-on for airway management and oxygen therapy is also available.
Ready to Get Certified?
Book your BLS HCP course in Hamilton today. Temporary certificate same day, official digital cert within 7 business days. WSIB approved, guaranteed best price.