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This can be confusing for a lot of people! We offer two different types of CPR classes. Both classes also include AED training as well.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Level A is CPR for adults only whereas CPR-C covers CPR skills for adults, children, and infants. We also offer the more advanced Basic Life Support class. CPR A or C is usually intended for the general public, meaning all occupations - friends, family, office workers, and for general knowledge.

Basic Life Support (sometimes called BLS-HCP for healthcare providers) is often a requirement for nurses, nurse practitioners, doctors, medical students, nursing students, dental staff – particularly dentists and hygienists, respiratory therapists, accupuncture specialists, naturopaths as well as any other healthcare professional. ** please check with your school or professional organization to confirm their requirements.

We offer the Heart & Stroke Basic Life Support class which is the only BLS class accepted as a prerequisite for the ACLS class or Advanced Cardiac Life Support Class for Emergency Room staff and the Intensive Care Unit.

No worries! If you need to change to a different course date, we simply transfer your pre-paid fees to the date of your choice. For cancellations, we are happy to issue a full refund less a $5.00 processing fee if notified by email a minimum of 48 hours before the start of the class. Please email info@revivebls.com.

Unfortunately, sometimes we have things happen such as an instructor is sick or low enrolment which is out of our control. We cannot plan how many people will actually sign up for a course on any given day. This does not happen very often at all. If it does, we will make every attempt to advise you with enough notice to either transfer to a future class or provide you with a 100% refund.

If the notification was not received by email within 48 hours of the class start time, we are happy to transfer the pre-paid to a future course at no extra cost. Refunds requests within 48 hours of class start time will be fully refunded less a $5.00 processing fee.

Please make all attempts to contact us via email to let us know you will be late for the class. We know and are sympathetic with unexpected events – like traffic jams – that are out of your control and can cause stress and delays. We can accept late students up to 20-25 minutes after class start time.

After the 25 minute mark, we are unable to accept late-comers out of respect for the existing students’ time. If late and unable to avoid delays, no refund will be issued, however we are happy to transfer you to another class date.

If a student does not attend a confirmed class, the student is not eligible for a refund and is liable for the entire fee. Course transfers are not permitted for no-shows.

If a student cannot attend a course due to illness, please email us at info@revivebls.com. We must be advised prior to the start of the course to be able to transfer the student to a future session.

• Please come a few minutes early to the class, there may be some paperwork to fill in

• Show respect for the instructor as well as fellow students

• Students must participate in all hands-on practice, scenarios and drills

• Wear clean, comfortable clothing that allows for movement - first aid scenarios require a lot of getting up and down off the floor to practice

• Students should expect to be kneeling or sitting for periods of time, especially while practicing CPR. This can be physically demanding and tiring - please be aware.

• Certification for first aid courses requires full participation and course attendance

There are physical skills portions as well as a written exam at the end of the course. Skills evaluations will be done through the class. Students need to demonstrate confidence with the skills learned, as well as achieve a passing grade on the written exam to earn certification. All agencies require a minimum of 2 minutes of performing CPR as part of the skills evaluation. The best way to pass the course is ask lots of questions and practice-practice-practice!

Yes we do! And there is no extra charge for private groups. Did you know that we can come to your workplace, or gym, restaurant, golf course, or home to provide your first aid training? These are often the most constructive and rewarding first aid classes when skills are practiced with co-workers, friends, or family – and the information is retained much longer. There are a few things to take note:

• We require a minimum of 6 participants

• If the number of participants falls below the minimum number required per group, the course fee for the minimum number of 6 students will still be charged unless cancelled more than 7 business days prior to the course start day

• Please note that a $100 deposit will be charged upon group enrollment. The deposit will be non-refundable if the course is cancelled within less than 7 business days of the course start date.

Recertification classes are generally shorter in time than the full class. In order to qualify for a recertification course, you must bring proof of your current valid certification to the class as your instructor will be checking. The certificate must hold the same title, must not be expired, and must be issued by a recognized affiliate within Canada. These partners are limited to the Canadian Red Cross, LifeSaving Society, Canadian Heart & Stroke, St. John’s Ambulance, and Ski Patrol. Most class certificates (either full class or recertification) are valid for a period of three years with the exception of the Basic Life Support and Basic Life Support Renewal class which are valid for a period of one year.

We offer the WorkSafe Occupational Level 1 equivalent courses which are the Red Cross Standard First Aid and Emergency First Aid courses which are both considered the acceptable equivalent. You can click here for a list of acceptable WorkSafe courses directly from WorkSafe BC. Learn More