MUST HAVE TAKEN THE BLS PROVIDER COURSE WITH HEART & STROKE WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. Heart & Stroke: The Basic Life Support (BLS) Renewal course is a fast-paced course that allows the experienced BLS provider (those who are confident in their BLS skills through regular use in their work in the ED, CCU, ICU on code team, or paramedics and first responders) the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge through written and practical skills assessment in a concentrated program. Successful completion of this 2 hours and 15 minutes course (approximate time) allows participants to renew their BLS course completion card.