Credentials

BLS Instructor Certification

Heart & Stroke BLS Instructor certificate will be issued.

Prerequisites

BLS Instructor Prerequisites

Only one prerequisite is required:  

• Current Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada - BLS Provider. 

Applying to ESA

Please email applications@ESAcanada.com or call (780) 416-8822 to apply for the BLS Instructor course, or download and complete the application form and email applications@ESAcanada.com.

ESA Fees

BLS Instructor Fees

• Administration Fee:  $50.00
• Course Materials:  $100.00
• Tuition:  $350.00
• Total Fees (including GST):  $500.00

Payment of Fees:  All course fees are payable to Emergency Services Academy Ltd.  Payments may be made by cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Debit Card.  Cash payments must be for the correct amount as ESA does not keep any cash onsite. 

Funds may be transferred to Emergency Services Academy Ltd. by INTERAC e-Transfer using the ESA email address: e-transfers@ESAcanada.com

Curriculum

BLS Instructor Curriculum

The BLS Instructor course is a two-day course (plus one day co-teach) comprised of two modules:

The Core Training Program covers general information pertaining to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the adult education principles utilized within HSF courses. The Instructor-Candidate will be introduced to HSF policies, procedures and administration requirements for delivering an HSF course, including use of the Resuscitation portal as part of pre- and post-course preparation.
The specific BLS Module introduces the student to the educational materials and syllabus utilized in the delivery of the HSF BLS provider and renewal courses.
Course Materials (costs included in ESA fees) include:

HSF BLS Provider Student Manual
HSF BLS Provider Instructor Manual