Douglas College Standard First Aid + BLS (HCP)

Advanced First Aid Training for Nursing Students This Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid with Basic Life Support (BLS) course at Douglas College is available to students at both the New Westminster and David Lam campuses. It is most commonly taken by nursing and dental students as part of their program requirements. This program provides a 3-year Standard First Aid certification and a 1-year Basic Life Support certification. Course Contents Standard First Aid The Canadian Red Cross Preparing to respond The EMS system Check, Call, Care Airway emergencies Breathing and circulation emergencies First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest Wound care Head and spine injuries Bone, muscle, and joint injuries Sudden medical emergencies Environmental emergencies Poisons (including opioid poisoning) Basic Life Support (BLS) Glove removal Primary assessment CPR and AED use Airway obstruction management Assisted ventilation Team-based resuscitation response Professional care considerations This combined course is ideal for students entering healthcare fields who require both comprehensive first aid training and professional-level resuscitation skills for team-based emergency response environments in British Columbia. If you only need Basic Life Support (BLS / HCP) for your program, a standalone certification option is also available.