Basic Life Support (BLS) Courses
Basic Life Support (BLS) Courses
Registration is currently open for Carleton University nursing students. Registration for non-Carleton nursing students will open July 1st 2026.
Registration must be completed through the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s registration page prior to registering below. Please use the same course code when registering.
The Carleton University Simulation Collaborative (CUSC) offers Basic Life Support (BLS) training for students, healthcare professionals, and community members seeking certification or renewal.
Our courses are the Heart and Stroke BLS curricullum and provide participants with the knowledge and hands-on skills required to respond confidently in emergency situations. Training includes high-quality CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED) use, and team-based emergency response techniques. Particpants who pass the course recieve a Heart and Stroke Foundation certification.
BLS Initial Certification
The BLS Initial Certification Course is designed for individuals who have not previously completed a CPR or BLS certification course.
Course Details
- Duration: 5 hours
- Start Time: 10:00 a.m. (participants should arrive 15 minutes early)
- Cost: $60 (includes BLS manual)
- Registration through the Heart & Stroke Portal is required before registering below.
Summer 2026 Course Dates
- July 14, 2026 (C-1260395)
- July 21, 2026 (C-1260396)
- July 28, 2026 (C-1260397)
- August 25, 2026 (C-1260401)
BLS Renewal Course
The BLS Renewal Course is intended for individuals who have successfully completed a full BLS course within the previous 12 months and require recertification.
Course Details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Start Time: 9:00 a.m. (participants should arrive 15 minutes early)
- Cost: $45
- Registration through the Heart & Stroke Portal is required before registering below.
Summer 2026 Course Dates
- July 8, 2026 (C-1260404)
- July 29, 2026 (C-1260409)
- August 12, 2026 (C-1260410)
- August 26, 2026 (C-1260412)
Location:
Carleton University Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, 350 Legget Drive, Kanata, ON K2K, 2W7
Parking is free on the site indicated by the circled area below.
