The Right Beat
Expert BLS, ACLS & PALS Training Across Simcoe County & beyond
Welcome to The Right Beat, where competence and confidence in emergency care are our top priorities. We provide Heart & Stroke Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Heartsaver CPR training across Simcoe County and surrounding areas, including Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Collingwood, Gravenhurst, Owen Sound, Parry Sound, and beyond.
Led by an instructor with over 20 years of hands-on ER and EMS experience, our mission is to make training accessible, practical, and tailored to your needs. Whether you prefer attending a public class at our location or having us deliver on-site training directly to your school, workplace, hospital, or community group, we offer flexible options designed to fit your schedule.
At The Right Beat, we are committed to empowering our community with essential emergency care knowledge. As a proud Heart & Stroke training provider, our programs meet the highest standards in BLS, ACLS, and CPR education.
Our Heart & Stroke Certified Courses:
We offer Heart & Stroke BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses in both Traditional (fully in-person) and Blended formats. Both formats teach the same skills and lead to the same official Heart & Stroke certification.
BLS (Basic Life Support):
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BLS Provider (Traditional)
A complete in-person course guided by a Heart & Stroke instructor. You will learn through lectures, video segments, practice, and coaching, with ample opportunity to apply your skills and receive feedback before evaluation.
BLS is a prerequisite for advanced resuscitation courses and is often required for employment in healthcare.
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BLS Renewal (Traditional)
A fast-paced, fully in-person course designed for experienced healthcare providers who regularly use their resuscitation skills.
This course assumes comprehensive knowledge and skill proficiency in Heart & Stroke BLS concepts. You must hold a current valid Heart & Stroke BLS certificate.
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BLS Blended Provider
The same curriculum and skills as the traditional Provider course, delivered in a flexible format: self-paced online learning modules followed by in-person skills practice and evaluation session. Online access is available for 1 year.
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BLS Blended Renewal
The same curriculum and skills as the traditional Renewal course, combining self-paced online learning with an in-person instructor-led skills session. Online access is available for 1 year.
Benefits of the Blended format
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Convenient and flexible – less time in the classroom
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Learn at your own pace
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Come better prepared for the in-person session
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More classroom time focused on practice, coaching, and team scenarios
All BLS certifications are valid for 1 year as per Heart and Stroke Canada.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
ACLS Provider
Develop skills as a member of a healthcare team in simulated situations that mirror real-life cardiac-related emergencies.
Simulations involve high-quality CPR, high-performance team dynamics and communication, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes. You will practice skills, receive coaching, and refine your abilities before final testing.
Offered in two formats:
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Traditional: Fully in-person (14 hours)
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Blended: Self-paced online learning + 10 hours in-classroom
Prerequisites: Current Heart & Stroke BLS Provider Certificate and ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment Certificate (passing score = 70%).
ACLS Provider Renewal
A concentrated course that tests and strengthens your high-level skills and knowledge in core ACLS concepts through simulated cardiac-related emergencies.
Your proficiency will be evaluated in high-quality CPR, high-performance team dynamics, systems of care, cardiopulmonary arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, acute coronary syndromes, and more.
Offered in two formats:
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Traditional: Fully in-person (8 hours)
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Blended: Self-paced online learning + 6 hours in-classroom
Prerequisites: Current Heart & Stroke BLS Provider Certificate, current Heart & Stroke ACLS Provider Certificate, and ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment Certificate (passing score = 70%).
ACLS certification is valid for 2 years as per Heart and Stroke Canada.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
PALS Provider
Develop individual skills as a member of a healthcare team in simulated real-life situations involving cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies in pediatric patients.
Simulations focus on high-quality CPR, high-performance team dynamics and communication, and a systematic approach to pediatric assessment using the evaluate-identify-intervene sequence. You will practice skills, receive coaching, and refine your abilities before final testing.
Offered in two formats:
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Traditional: Fully in-person (14 hours)
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Blended: Self-paced online learning + 9 hours in-classroom
Prerequisites: Current Heart & Stroke BLS Provider Certificate and PALS Precourse Self-Assessment Certificate (passing score = 70%).
PALS Provider Renewal
A concentrated course that tests and strengthens your high-level skills and knowledge in core PALS concepts through simulated cardiopulmonary arrest or cardiovascular emergencies.
Your proficiency will be evaluated in high-quality CPR, high-performance team dynamics and communication, and the systematic approach to pediatric assessment (evaluate-identify-intervene) for respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest.
Offered in two formats:
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Traditional: Fully in-person (6 hours)
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Blended: Self-paced online learning + 5 hours in-classroom
Prerequisites: Current Heart & Stroke BLS Provider Certificate, current Heart & Stroke PALS Provider Certificate, and PALS Precourse Self-Assessment Certificate (passing score = 70%).
PALS certification is valid for 2 years as per Heart and Stroke Canada.
Heartsaver CPR AED
Community-focused life-saving skills for workplaces, schools, parents, or anyone needing the basics.
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Level A: Adult CPR and AED only
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Level C: Adult, child, and infant CPR plus two-rescuer techniques
All courses include skills practice, testing, and your official Heart & Stroke digital certification.
Public classes available in the Barrie area, or on-site training at a time convenient for you and your staff.
Why Choose The Right Beat?
Our edge comes from real frontline experience: 20 years as a Registered Nurse (including 10 years in the Emergency Department and 5 years as a paramedic) and 11 years teaching BLS. I've worked in high-volume ERs in Canada and spent 5 years in a Canadian-accredited hospital in Dubai, where I also became a BLS instructor. This global perspective brings practical insights from actual emergencies—not just theory. We keep classes small for personalized feedback and maximum hands-on time. Our focus is building true competence and confidence, so you leave ready to act when seconds count.
About Your Instructor:
Ed (Vahid) Madadkhah, RN, RN Prescriber
With over 20 years as a Registered Nurse and paramedic, I have dedicated my career to emergency care and preparedness.
I began teaching BLS 21 years ago and have trained hundreds of professionals and community members. My 10 years in high-volume Emergency Departments sharpened my ability to respond under pressure, while five years working in a Canadian-accredited hospital in Dubai expanded my approach to diverse teams and real-world scenarios.
I am an authorized RN Prescriber registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario. I completed the CNO-approved RN Prescribing education program delivered by the University of Windsor (Ontario University Consortium). This expanded scope allows me to assess, diagnose, and prescribe selected medications for non-complex conditions, bringing an even broader clinical perspective to every class I teach.
I am currently completing the Nurse Educator course with the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) to further strengthen my teaching practice.
I founded The Right Beat out of a deep love for teaching and a strong commitment to emergency preparedness—empowering others with the life-saving skills I have relied on in real crises. My goal is simple: make every class engaging, practical, and impactful.
For more information about my RN Prescriber activities and independent practice services, please visit the RN Prescribing Practice page.
What Students Say
Nurse, Barrie BLS class:
“Ed’s ER stories and patient coaching made everything click — highly recommend for anyone in healthcare!”
Midland GBGH Medical Student, On Site BLS class:
“On-site training for our team was flexible, professional, and confidence-building.”
Samantha, Community Nurse, BLS class:
“It was a great experience. Small group, knowledgeable, and constructive feedback given. I really enjoyed the hands-on portion… I would recommend The Right Beat to anyone needing certified.”
Kinjal, RVH Nurse, Barrie BLS class:
“We had a great experience at Ed’s BLS class. He is knowledgeable, patient, and made sure everyone felt confident with both the techniques and theory. Highly recommended.”
Hanna, Nurse, Barrie BLS class:
“I had a BLS course with Ed and had a really great experience. He is very knowledgeable, approachable, and fun! Small class size made learning even better.”
Cecile, BLS renewal IN Barrie:
“I had a great experience taking my BLS class with The Right Beat. The instructor Vahid was friendly, patient, and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. I left feeling more confident about performing CPR.”
Lisa Marie, BLS & Bayshore:
“Very knowledgeable, clear and concise, leaving class with confidence.”
Ready to Get Certified? Don't wait. Contact The Right Beat today at 416-420-1108 or TheRightBeat.ca@gmail.com to register!