12/08/2025
How BLS Training in Mississauga Helped Our Participants Save a Life
Learning life-saving skills in our course
Our Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS HCP) course in Mississauga is a four-hour program designed to build confidence in life‑saving skills. The class is recognised by the Canadian Red Cross and meets provincial workplace standards. Participants learn high‑quality CPR for adults, children and infants, how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for rapid defibrillation, team response dynamics, airway management and oxygen therapy, and rapid patient assessment. Training takes place at Suite 206, 39 Dundas St E, Mississauga, ON L5A 1V9 and is offered in small class sizes to maximise hands‑on practice.
A real-life rescue
Shortly after completing the course, two participants — Maria, a nurse, and Kevin, a medical assistant — were sitting at a local cafe when a man suddenly collapsed outside. Remembering their training, they performed a rapid assessment and discovered he was unresponsive and not breathing. Maria started high‑quality chest compressions, while Kevin asked a bystander to call 911 and fetch the cafe’s AED. When the AED arrived, they attached the pads and followed its prompts. They continued cycles of compressions and defibrillation until paramedics arrived.
Their calm teamwork reflected the practical drills they had mastered in class: taking turns delivering compressions to minimise fatigue, using the AED confidently and coordinating with bystanders. By the time professionals took over, the man had regained a pulse. Days later he left hospital with no neurological damage.
Why training matters
Maria and Kevin later said that without the course they wouldn’t have had the confidence to act. The BLS program taught them not only the mechanics of CPR and AED use but also the importance of team response dynamics and rapid patient assessment. Because class sizes are kept small and the training is hands‑on, participants develop the muscle memory needed to respond under pressure. The course also provides a one‑year digital certificate, with recertification available at a reduced cost.
Course highlights at a glance
Feature | Details
Length | 4 hours of hands‑on training
Location | Suite 206, 39 Dundas St E, Mississauga
Key skills | High‑quality CPR, AED & rapid defibrillation, team response dynamics, airway management & oxygen therapy, rapid patient assessment
Participants | Healthcare providers and responders such as nurses, medical & dental staff, lifeguards and sports‑medicine personnel
Certification | Canadian Red Cross BLS HCP certificate valid for one year
Cost | CA$60 for new certification; CA$55 for recertification
Ready to act?
If you work in healthcare or a field where emergencies may occur, consider enrolling in our BLS HCP Mississauga course. The training is offered every day of the week, and completion earns you the practical skills and confidence to save a life when seconds count. Learn more and register at https://fagt.ca/bls-hcp-mississauga/
