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Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP)

At Coast2Coast First Aid, we’re proud to offer the American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) course—an essential program for healthcare providers who need to stay prepared for real-world emergencies. Whether you’re a nurse, doctor, paramedic, or part of a public safety team, this course gives you hands-on training to respond quickly and effectively to breathing and cardiac emergencies in patients of all ages.

Our expert instructors deliver engaging, high-quality instruction that meets industry standards and helps you build confidence in your skills. Join the thousands of professionals who have trained with Coast2Coast and get certified to make a difference when every second counts. Register today!

Training Level

Basic Life Support (HCP)

All In-Class Training:

4-5 hours teaching time

Course Content

Foundational Concepts
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication, Teamwork
Legal Considerations
Rapid Assessment and Visual Survey
Systematic Approach to Assessing, Recognizing and Caring for Adults
Basic Life Support for Adults
Basic Life Support for Children and Infants
CPR/AED for Adults, Children and Infants
Obstructed Airway
Opioid Overdose
Precautions

Requirements

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice
knowledge test

Certification

Certificate will be issued, valid for 2 years

Flexible BLS
Courses for CPR

If you are looking to enroll in CPR HCP or First Aid & CPR HCP courses, don’t worry. The HCP course has transitioned into the BLS program. We offer a variety of Day and Evening courses to fit your schedule. Click here to find courses and schedules.

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Coast2Coast First Aid & Safety is proud to offer community-centered training programs across the United States, designed to equip individuals with essential life-saving skills. Our goal is to ensure that every student gains the confidence and knowledge needed to respond effectively in emergency situations. While we hope you never have to use these skills, being prepared can make all the difference. Our U.S. locations are outfitted with high-quality First Aid and CPR equipment to provide hands-on, practical learning. Browse our American Red Cross certified courses or get in touch with our team to find the right training for your needs.

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Maneli Moghadam

17 hours ago

The instructor, Ahmed, was really nice and faciliated great discussions. I had a great experience and learned a lot of skills!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Maneli! 🎉 We agree that Ahmed is wonderful at facilitating discussions and helping everyone learn valuable skills during their Red Cross certification course in Hamilton. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Peter Townsend

18 hours ago

Course was wonderful the instructor was great!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Peter! 🎉 We're so glad you had a wonderful course and that your instructor was great during your Red Cross certification in Hamilton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Avery Johnston

19 hours ago

I had a great time completing my standard first aid and CPR. Mostafa made the class engaging and taught us practical skills in a way that will make sure we remember them.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Avery! 🎉 We agree, Mostafa is wonderful at making Standard First Aid both engaging and easy to remember. We're so glad you had a great experience in Hamilton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Atosha Wabingwa

20 hours ago

Very nice instructor. Thank you so much Mostafa.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Atosha! 🙏 We are so glad you found our classroom clean and our instructor helpful during your Red Cross certification in Hamilton. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Sukhjit Kaur

23 hours ago

I recently completed my First aid & CPR/AED course and with the help of teacher AMANDEEP KAUR i successfully completed the course. She explained concepts in detail and created a learning environment in the class.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sukhjit! 🎉 We agree, Amandeep Kaur is wonderful at explaining concepts in detail and creating such a supportive learning environment. We are so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Enrique Collins

23 hours ago

Abdul Rehman

1 day ago

The training was so engaging! Great experience.

Ramneek Kaur

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Hey Ramneek! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent course with us at our Mississauga first aid and CPR training facility. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Isaac Vasquez

2 days ago

Omar was a great teacher and made the entire process simple and easy. Highly recommend!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Isaac! 🎉 We agree, Omar is wonderful at making things simple and easy to understand. We are so glad you had a positive experience getting your Red Cross certification in London. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

N Y

2 days ago

Today I completed the practical portion of my First Aid training with instructor Scott Faichnie, and I want to express my sincere gratitude and admiration for him as a teacher. This wasn’t my first First Aid course, but it’s the first time I’ve walked away feeling this confident in my skills. Scott explained everything so clearly, breaking each topic down in a way that was easy to understand and remember. He also managed to make eight hours of training genuinely engaging and enjoyable instead of something to simply get through. Thank you for creating such a positive learning environment and for giving me the confidence to actually use these skills if I ever need to.

Hannah Ashton

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Hannah! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in London for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Selma Ghasemi

2 days ago

Mr. Ali explained everything really clearly and made the class genuinely engaging. He’s also got a great sense of humor, which made the training fun without taking away from how seriously he covered the material. Highly recommend him as an instructor!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Selma! 🎉 We agree, Mr. Ali is wonderful at keeping the class engaging and using humor to make the material easy to understand. We are so glad you had an enjoyable experience earning your Red Cross certification with us in Richmond Hill. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Yuliana Muñoz

2 days ago

Excellent course and resources.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Yuliana! 🎉 We're so glad you found our course materials and resources helpful during your Red Cross certification training in London. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Ava Sheikholeslami

2 days ago

Amazing instructor, engaging and fun classes. I enjoyed my time here a lot!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ava! 🎉 We are so glad to hear you found our class engaging and had a fun time earning your Red Cross certification in Richmond Hill. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Giselle

2 days ago

Amazing teacher Ali!!!!! Very kind and engaging lesson!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Giselle! 🎉 We agree that Ali is wonderful, and we are so glad you found his lesson so kind and engaging. It was a pleasure helping you complete your Red Cross certification in Richmond Hill. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Henry Nguyen

2 days ago

Mostafa was amazing

Response from the owner:Thank you, Henry! 🎉 We agree, Mostafa is fantastic at keeping the class engaging. We're glad you chose us for your Standard First Aid training in Hamilton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Matthew Tran

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Matthew! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification in Mississauga. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Leah Kang

2 days ago

Nice experience

Response from the owner:Thank you, Leah! 🎉 We are glad you had a nice experience during your CPR/AED training in Richmond Hill. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Eric Tor

2 days ago

Mr. Ali was amazing and very knowledgeable. Made it a very fun experience and taught not only the knowledge needed but the importance behind everything. Thank you so much

Response from the owner:Thank you for the review, Eric! 🎉 We agree that Mr. Ali is amazing, and we're glad he helped you understand the importance behind everything during your CPR/AED training in Richmond Hill. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Andrea Qin

2 days ago

Ali is very knowledgeable !

Response from the owner:Thank you, Andrea! 🎉 We agree, Ali is incredibly knowledgeable and makes getting your Red Cross certification in Richmond Hill a great experience. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Mary Ann Lee

2 days ago

John is an excellent instructor who taught with patience and practicality to maximize the learning of Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C. Incorporating his personal stories and usage of videos along with his expertise helped me to gain a better understanding of the reasoning behind the skills he was teaching and in turn feel better prepared to act with confidence should the need arise. I appreciated the blended form of the course that allowed completion of the certification in just one in-person day.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Mary Ann! 🎉 We agree, John is wonderful at using his personal stories and videos to help you feel prepared to act in an emergency. We're so glad you enjoyed our blended learning format for your training in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Caralea Michalski

3 days ago

Ali was professional, welcoming and always willing to help or share valuable information. I highly recommend Coast 2 Coast as this was my 2nd time using their program. Couldn’t have asked for a better trainer, thank you Ali!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Caralea! 🎉 We agree that Ali is wonderful at being professional and welcoming, and we're so happy to have you back for your Red Cross certification in Newmarket. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Biajl Joshi

3 days ago

Thank you Anandeep Kaur and Red cross for giving me EMERGENCY FIRST AID CERTIFICATE She is excellent trainer. The session was well organized and interactive and easy to follow. The way she teaches that all practical experience very valuable and I now feel very better prepared to handle emergency situations. Thank you for great a learning experience.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Biajl! 🙏 We agree that Anandeep Kaur is an excellent trainer, and we're so glad she made the practical sessions interactive and easy to follow. It is wonderful to hear you feel prepared to handle emergencies after earning your Red Cross certification in Edmonton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

wildez

3 days ago

Ali was a great instructor who kept me engaged the whole time. Would definitely recommend this course, learned a lot of important information!

Response from the owner:Thank you, wildez! 🎉 We agree that Ali is wonderful at keeping everyone engaged throughout the class. We are so glad you learned some important information during your Red Cross certification in Newmarket. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Layla Omar

3 days ago

Ali was an amazing instructor. Very informative and easy to understand and learn each concept. He was really kind and made the experience fun! I would definently come back for his class after the 3 years!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Layla! 🎉 We agree, Ali is an amazing instructor who knows how to make the material easy to understand and fun. We are so glad you chose us for your Standard First Aid training in Newmarket. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Lauren Lee

3 days ago

Ali was an excellent instructor who kept the training engaging and entertaining.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Lauren! 🎉 We agree, Ali is fantastic at keeping the CPR/AED training so engaging and entertaining. We're glad you had a great class with us in Newmarket. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Kaleigh D’Intino

3 days ago

Ali was great! Vet knowledgeable, would highly recommend!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kaleigh! 🎉 We agree that Ali is incredibly knowledgeable and makes the material easy to learn. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Newmarket. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Gabrielle Harris

3 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Gabrielle! ⭐ We hope to see you in Burlington for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

A M

3 days ago

Mostafa is an excellent instructor all around

Response from the owner:Thank you, A M! 🎉 We agree, Mostafa is an excellent instructor who makes our Standard First Aid class in Burlington so engaging. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

E Collins

3 days ago

Jsyl Ford

4 days ago

I did my BLS RENEWAL with this Amazing Instructor named “HOSAM”. He is very clear, precise, very knowledgeable, informative and direct to the point. He is very kind, funny and very easy going. It made the experience Great! I recommend him A Million Percent! I will come back to see him for ANY future training. 🙂

Response from the owner:Hi Jsyl! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent BLS training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. Can't wait to see you again for recertification at our Ottawa CPR facility! Stay safe.

M S

4 days ago

I learned a lot from Selina today for my BLS training. I also like her sense of humor. Never a dull moment during the course of training. A balance of learning and fun. Thank you!

Response from the owner:Thank you, M S! 🎉 We agree that Selina is wonderful at keeping things engaging and using humor to make the training fun. We're glad you had a great experience earning your BLS Provider certification in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Miro Vibes

4 days ago

Selina Raw was amazing! Very knowledgeable and supportive. She explained everything clearly. She made the course easy to understand with family vibes. I Highly recommended 👌

Response from the owner:Thank you, Miro! 🙏 We agree, Selina Raw is amazing at keeping the training supportive and explaining everything clearly. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

john

4 days ago

Amazing course! Amazing instructor. Selina Rawe makes the class fun and educational.

Response from the owner:Thank you, John! 🎉 We agree, Selina Rawe is fantastic at keeping the Red Cross certification course fun and educational. We are so glad you had such a great experience with us in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Isabel Wong

4 days ago

The instructor (Selina Rawe) was very engaging and funny which made the 4hr class very enjoyable. She was also very thorough and I had no trouble completing the test at the end of the class.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Isabel! 🎉 We agree that Selina Rawe is fantastic at making the class engaging and fun. We are so glad her thorough teaching helped you feel confident completing your test for your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Marwa Hk

4 days ago

Awesome Instructor Selina Rawe! Very engaging and fun class.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Marwa! 🎉 We agree, Selina Rawe is excellent at keeping the class engaging and fun. We're so glad you had a great experience during your CPR/AED training in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Samantha Bernard

4 days ago

Second time taking the course from Selina. She work hard to make it as entertaining as possible! Thanks so much!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Samantha! 🎉 We agree that Selina is wonderful at keeping things entertaining, and we are so glad you chose us again for your recertification in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Naquiya Abdulkadir Dhanerawala

4 days ago

Penny Finnigan conducted the class with lots of enthusiasm and varied activities making it well and interesting

Response from the owner:Thank you, Naquiya! 🎉 We agree that Penny Finnigan does an amazing job keeping classes engaging with her enthusiasm and fun activities. It is great to hear you had such an enjoyable Standard First Aid course with us in Oakville. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Diammond Anastacio

4 days ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for training with us, Diammond! ⭐ We hope to see you for your next recertification in Newmarket. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Jason Duff

4 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Jason! 🙏 We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in Nepean. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

JASON CHAN

4 days ago

Friendly instructor and well explained on everything. Highly recommended.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jason! 🎉 We're so glad our instructor made everything easy to understand during your Red Cross certification course in Newmarket. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Sara R Vulin-Daniel

4 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sara R Vulin-Daniel! ⭐ We hope to see you back in Oakville for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Alex Thomas

4 days ago

Ali, our instructor, was knowledgeable, engaging and approachable. It was a very interesting course and practical training that everyone should learn.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Alex! 🎉 We agree, Ali is wonderful at keeping the class engaging and approachable. We are so glad you found this CPR/AED training in Newmarket both interesting and practical. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Lamis Issak

4 days ago

It was a great experience with instructor Hosam ,they way he presented the information and the way of communication was great .Thank you

Response from the owner:We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs Lamis. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us at Coast2Coast Ottawa office. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Allan Rey Buenaagua

4 days ago

Effective and efficient way of teaching BLS. Highly recommended.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Allan Rey! 🙏 We are glad you found our BLS Provider course in Scarborough to be both effective and efficient. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Mahliyah B

4 days ago

Selina Rawe was great!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Mahliyah! 🎉 We agree, Selina Rawe is wonderful at making the Red Cross certification process clear and engaging. We are so glad you had a great experience with her in Scarborough. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Emad Said

4 days ago

Selina rawe was really great and nice and funny. Hope to have her again next year.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Emad! 🎉 We agree, Selina is absolutely wonderful and does a fantastic job of keeping the class engaging and fun. We look forward to seeing you back for your next recertification in Scarborough! Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Sarobidy Ralainandrasana

4 days ago

I got such a great experience in the BLS program with Selina Rawe . She is such a great teacher . She makes the course really fun and easy. I love her vibe ! She lights up the room !

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sarobidy! ❤️ We couldn't agree more—Selina Rawe has an amazing vibe and truly lights up the room during our BLS Provider training in Scarborough. We're glad she made the class both fun and easy. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Sammi Lu

4 days ago

My instructor for Basic Life Support was Selina Rawe and she was amazing!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sammi! 🎉 We agree, Ali is so nice and does a wonderful job helping students earn their Red Cross certification. We are so glad you had a great training experience with us in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Kathy Lin

4 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kathy Lin! 🙏 We hope to see you in Scarborough for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Basic Life Support (BLS) Courses

Coast2Coast First Aid & Safety offers the American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) course, ideal for healthcare providers and public safety professionals. This course meets a wide range of certification and licensing requirements across the U.S.

Our BLS training goes beyond basic skills, helping participants develop critical thinking, teamwork, and clinical decision-making abilities. The flexible, modular design allows the course to be tailored to local protocols and individual needs. With expert instruction and hands-on practice, Coast2Coast prepares you to respond with confidence when it matters most.

The Best Training for You!

At Coast2Coast First Aid & Safety, our mission is to ensure every student feels confident in the skills they gain through our training. That’s why we use high-quality equipment and provide hands-on, practical learning experiences. But great equipment is only part of the equation—we’re proud to have experienced American Red Cross instructors who are passionate about teaching life-saving First Aid and CPR techniques to both first responders and everyday citizens.

If you have any questions about our First Aid and CPR/AED courses, don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact us by email or call our toll-free number at 866-291-9121—we’re always here to help!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BLS and HCP the same?

When an emergency strikes, you may find yourself all of a sudden in a Disaster Film situation and the difference between a happy ending and a tragedy may just depend on your knowledge of CPR, When a person stops breathing as a result of drowning, suffocation, physicals trauma (and the hundred other things that can cause this condition), the ambulance will not make it there in mere minutes, which is often all the time you have to revive your loved one.

Is BLS different than CPR?

What is CPR and what does it do?
When is it needed?
How is CPR performed?
Do you know what to do when someone needs CPR?

The highest percentage of cardiac arrest cases occur at home and in the workplace, which is no surprise, since people spend most of their time in those two places. No matter how close the nearest hospital is, the ambulance might not arrive in time, & you will need to have someone around who is trained in CPR.

What is BLS training?

BLS training is a 4-hour course that provides healthcare professionals in-depth training on how to perform CPR in a fast-paced environment such as a hospital. Students will learn a variety of skills ranging from high-performance CPR, using an AED, how to work as a team and more.

Who should take this course?

At Coast2Coast, we offer three levels of First Aid training:

Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Marine Basic First Aid & CPR/AED Level C

First Aid training is often a requirement for careers or school programs. Depending on your field, you may need to complete a specific course. Confirm with your employer or counsellor regarding this.

What are the 4 elements of Basic Life Support?

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Our First Aid & CPR Training Facilities in the United States

Coast2Coast First Aid & Safety offers OSHA-approved First Aid and CPR training courses across the United States! We strive to provide exceptional training experiences, empowering students to leave their courses with confidence in their life-saving abilities.

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