Comprehensive COURSES OFFERED

HEART & STROKE COURSES

Basic Life Support (BLS)

$50/person

Teaches essential CPR and emergency response skills for all healthcare providers
Focuses on airway management, chest compressions, and use of AEDs

Course duration: 5 hours in-person or BLANK blended

Successful completion criteria: Written knowledge evaluation + hands on practical

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

$250/person

Covers advanced interventions for cardiac arrest and arrhythmias
Includes pharmacology, ECG interpretation, and team-based resuscitation
Meets current Heart and Stroke Foundation standards for healthcare professionals

Course duration:

Successful completion criteria: pre-course self-assessment, written knowledge evaluation (75%), practical scenario evaluation

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

$250/person

Focuses on emergency care for critically ill infants and children
Emphasizes recognition and treatment of respiratory and cardiac emergencies in pediatrics
Prepares healthcare providers to deliver timely, effective pediatric resuscitation

Course duration:

Successful completion criteria: pre-course self-assessment, written knowledge evaluation (75%), practical scenario evaluation

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)

about this course

Basic Life Support (BLS) is the foundational course in Canada for saving lives. It is designed for healthcare providers and trained first responders who provide care to patients in a wide variety of settings or for people in a healthcare training program.


BLS teaches single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both pre-hospital and in-facility environments, with a focus on high-quality CPR and team dynamics.


You will learn to quickly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED through simulated clinical scenarios and learning stations.

Offered in blended or instructor-led formats, Heart & Stroke’s BLS course provides nationally recognized certification – ideal if required for your job or professional designation. It is valid for one year.


advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)

about this course

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is the pre-eminent resuscitation course for the recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies.


This advanced course builds on foundational basic life support (BLS) skills and takes healthcare provider training to the next level.



Learners can expect hands-on training in team dynamics, communication, systems of care, and clinical topics such as immediate post-cardiac arrest care, acute dysrhythmia, stroke and acute coronary syndromes – using simulation, role-playing and the CPR Coach role to enhance outcomes.

You can choose between blended or traditional formats. Heart & Stroke’s ACLS certification is valid for two years, recognized across Canada and essential for many clinical roles. 


Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)

about this course

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is an advanced resuscitation course for the recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies in pediatric patients.It builds on skills learned in Heart & Stroke’s BLS course and/or Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) course.


Designed for healthcare providers involved in managing critically ill pediatric patients, this course helps you to apply your BLS skills and develop a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, treatment algorithms and team-based care. Through hands-on training, you will strengthen your ability to contribute to or lead a PALS team. The course emphasizes effective teamwork, communication and the CPR Coach role in pediatric settings. 


Course FAQs

  • How do I schedule a course?

    For our marine-focused programs, they are online and modular, which means they are available to you directly after purchase to complete at your own pace. Our experienced instructors are also available for in-person private event bookings. 


    For our Hear & Stroke advanced level courses they are scheduled on demand through our "contact us" page. We serve areas in the Sarnia-Lambton, Chatham-Kent, or Windsor-Essex area at a suitable location of your choice with flexible scheduling options to accommodate the shift schedules of health care professionals. That's right, we're packing up all our gear and coming to you to ensure you are comfortable in your learning environment.

  • Do you provide a receipt for reimbursement with my work?

    Yes, of course! We provide a receipt of all courses taken, however, it is important to note that each healthcare organization has their own policies for reimbursement so be sure you double check beforehand. 

  • What do I receive after course completion?

    For our Heart & Stroke specific courses, upon sucessful completion of the pre-course material, practical assessment, and written knowledge evaluation the participant will receive a certification at the course level participated directly from the Heart & Stroke. 


    For our uniquely curated, marine-focused courses, the participant will receive a participant certificate. 

Enroll Today

Join healthcare professionals across Sarnia, Chatham, and Windsor in advancing your skills with Windward Medical’s accredited first aid, BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses. Register now to strengthen your ability to provide critical care confidently and effectively.