Because frontline teams need to act fast, our BLS certification (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, BLS-HCP) is a 4-hour, in-person course for nurses, doctors, paramedics, and all frontline healthcare staff. Moreover, it is Canadian Red Cross certified and available in Mississauga, Hamilton, and St. Catharines & Thorold, Monday through Sunday.
Because every BLS certification is delivered under the Canadian Red Cross curriculum, it is recognised by hospitals, clinics, and health authorities across Ontario. Certificates are issued by the Canadian Red Cross and valid for 1 year.
First, select Mississauga, Hamilton, or St. Catharines & Thorold, pick your preferred date from the live schedule, and complete registration online. Then payment is processed securely at checkout.
Next, attend your scheduled class, where Red Cross certified instructors guide you through high-quality CPR, AED operation, airway management, and team resuscitation techniques.
Finally, you receive your temporary certificate the same day. After that, your official digital Red Cross BLS certification arrives within 7 business days and is valid for 1 year.
All three locations deliver the identical Canadian Red Cross BLS certification curriculum. Therefore, choose the site closest to your workplace or home.
Because it serves Peel Region, the GTA, Brampton, Oakville, and Etobicoke, our Mississauga training centre is strategically positioned for the region. As a result, it is a primary choice for nurses, PSWs, medical students, and clinical teams requiring Red Cross BLS certification.
Located in Downtown Hamilton, our centre serves Hamilton Health Sciences, St. Joseph's Hospital staff, McMaster medical students, and healthcare providers across Hamilton, Burlington, and Stoney Creek. Moreover, instructors bring real-world clinical experience to every session.
Our newest training centre in St. Catharines & Thorold serves Niagara Health staff, Brock University and Niagara College students, and healthcare providers across the Niagara Region, Niagara Falls, and Welland. In addition, it is WSIB approved with small class sizes.
The BLS certification curriculum follows the latest Canadian Red Cross and evidence-based resuscitation guidelines. Specifically, the course is structured around four core skill domains.
Because BLS certification is a mandatory credential for most regulated health professions in Ontario, it matters for anyone in patient-facing work. Therefore, if your role involves patient contact or clinical response, BLS-HCP is required.
Mandatory renewal for most hospital and long-term care employment.
Required for hospital privileges and clinical rotations in Ontario.
Annual recertification to maintain active certification status.
LTC facilities and home care agencies increasingly require BLS.
McMaster, Mohawk, Brock, and other programs require valid BLS for placements.
Dental hygienists, physiotherapists, and allied health practitioners.
Personal trainers, lifeguards, and athletic therapists needing BLS credentials.
Designated workplace first aiders in high-risk environments.
Looking for a different level of certification? Explore our full course catalogue across all Ontario locations.
The BLS-HCP (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) course is a 4-hour, in-person BLS certification designed for regulated health professionals and anyone working in a clinical or emergency care setting. Specifically, it covers high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants; AED operation; bag-valve-mask ventilation; airway management; choking response; and team-based resuscitation skills, all based on the latest Canadian Red Cross guidelines.
This course is designed for individuals in healthcare or professional rescue roles, including:
The BLS-HCP course is a 4-hour, fully in-person session. Pricing is as follows:
Note that a valid, non-expired BLS certificate is required for the recertification rate.
Yes. The Canadian Red Cross BLS certification is widely accepted by hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and healthcare agencies throughout Ontario, including Hamilton Health Sciences, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Trillium Health Partners, and Niagara Health. As a result, it is valid for 1 year.
Yes. A temporary Red Cross certificate is issued the same day you complete your in-person session, so you can present it to your employer immediately. After that, your official digital certificate is emailed within 7 business days and serves as your permanent record for 1 year.
Absolutely. We offer a BLS Recertification course at all three locations: Mississauga, Hamilton ($55 CAD), and St. Catharines & Thorold ($50 CAD). However, you must hold a valid, non-expired BLS-HCP certificate to qualify; if your certificate has expired, you must take the full standard course.
Phone: +1 (289) 890-2898
Email: info@fagt.ca
Hours: Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Courses may run outside these hours based on schedule.
For group or on-site BLS training, visit our Group Training page.
Yes. We provide mobile on-site BLS group training for hospitals, LTC homes, clinics, and healthcare organizations across the GTHA and Niagara Region. For custom scheduling and group pricing, contact us at +1 (289) 890-2898 or info@fagt.ca.
BLS-HCP is the clinical-grade standard designed for healthcare providers. In contrast, it includes advanced skills such as 2-rescuer CPR, bag-valve-mask ventilation, team resuscitation dynamics, and in-hospital code response that are not covered in the standard CPR Level C course. Therefore, if you work in healthcare, BLS certification is the appropriate level.
Choose your preferred location and book your 4-hour BLS-HCP session today. Same-day certificate, Canadian Red Cross certified, valid across Ontario.
