j17f Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 So I signed up for the "BLS Provider" course offered by the Heart and Stroke, and I'm wondering if I signed up for the right one. The guy running it sent me 8 slides to study and told me it will take 3-4 hours. and the course was only $40. I feel like this certification is coming from some guy/girl's basement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUUO Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 Did you register via the Heart and Stroke website? I believe some BLS courses are indeed provided in a more private setting (including one's home) IF they are a certified instructor (which you can see on the H&S website). This occurs when they're limited spaces (I believe I saw one with a maximum of 6 people) I believe 3 to 4 hours seems about right (most I've seen is 5). If you're truly concerned, I would assume you can call the H&S and ask them if X course and the individual is valid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretomd Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 It probably will be their basement. Nonetheless, it’s the right one, if you found it as a BLS Healthcare Provider Course on the H&S website. You’ll get the proper certification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiterunner Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 just be careful when handling those mannequins.. they're so filthy.. i got a pink eye infection right after one of those sessions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j17f Posted June 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 So has the course changed a lot over the years? I guess I was first aid certified in 2010/2011, and I believe it was like two 8 hour days of learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j17f Posted June 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 19 minutes ago, kiterunner said: just be careful when handling those mannequins.. they're so filthy.. i got a pink eye infection right after one of those sessions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-D- Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Jfourn said: So I signed up for the "BLS Provider" course offered by the Heart and Stroke, and I'm wondering if I signed up for the right one. The guy running it sent me 8 slides to study and told me it will take 3-4 hours. and the course was only $40. I feel like this certification is coming from some guy/girl's basement. Same, are you going to the one that is tomorrow evening (in Ottawa)? Either that or we have the same instructor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GITG Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 Wondering what the price variation is for? Mine is $80 for the same 3-4 hours course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-D- Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 8 minutes ago, GITG said: Wondering what the price variation is for? Mine is $80 for the same 3-4 hours course. Does yours include the textbook/handbook? For mine we have to buy it from Heart & Stroke directly if we want to get it, instructor is not providing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GITG Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 18 minutes ago, Executive-D said: Does yours include the textbook/handbook? For mine we have to buy it from Heart & Stroke directly if we want to get it, instructor is not providing it. It does. So that might be why and also the location of the course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medhopeful2 Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 Hey, Thought I'd chip in a bit here about my experience. Course was $40, handbook was $20. There's a short 25 question "test" at the end of it and tbh, you really don't need the Handbook. A lot of the other people taking the course did not buy the book. But if you want the handbook for future reference, then by all means buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j17f Posted June 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 On 6/4/2018 at 11:51 AM, Executive-D said: Same, are you going to the one that is tomorrow evening (in Ottawa)? Either that or we have the same instructor I didn't know there was one tomorrow. Would of loved to do that instead of having it clog up my weekend. I'm going to the Saturday one (in Ottawa). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-D- Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Jfourn said: I didn't know there was one tomorrow. Would of loved to do that instead of having it clog up my weekend. I'm going to the Saturday one (in Ottawa). Ah too bad would have been great to meet you at the training! I totally agree with you about weekends, I am trying to enjoy each one over the summer that I can to the fullest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald_Duck Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 These courses can be taught by anyone who did the training for it and it will seem like its sketch, but trust it lol dont worry Mr Duck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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