This comprehensive half-day training course equips participants with essential life-saving skills to respond effectively in emergency situations. Attendees learn proper CPR techniques, AED operation, and protocols for managing choking, unconscious casualties, and other critical incidents.
Designed for healthcare professionals, first responders, workplace first-aiders, educators, and anyone seeking to develop emergency response capabilities, this training provides practical, hands-on experience following current resuscitation guidelines. By mastering these fundamental skills, participants develop the confidence and competence to deliver immediate care during medical emergencies, potentially saving lives while awaiting advanced medical support.
Course outline
- Half | Face to Face | In-House Programme
- Suitable for Adult and Child Health and Social Care
- Duration : 3 hours
- Accreditation : 3 CPD
- Maximum 12 people £480 or £65pp
Course Objectives:
- Identify emergency situations requiring basic life support and first aid intervention
- Understand the chain of survival and importance of early intervention
- Recognise signs and symptoms of common medical emergencies
- Explain the legal framework and duty of care in providing first aid
- Demonstrate the primary survey approach (DRSABC)
- Perform effective CPR for adults, children, and infants
- Apply correct AED (Automated External Defibrillator) usage techniques
- Manage unconscious casualties in the recovery position
- Control external bleeding and treat shock
- Respond appropriately to choking emergencies
- Provide first aid for burns, fractures, sprains, and other common injuries
- Meet workplace health and safety requirements for first aid provision
- Follow appropriate infection control procedures
- Maintain accurate documentation of incidents and interventions
- Understand the scope and limitations of first aid provision
Basic Life Support (BLS) Training Booking Form
To book or enquire, please fill in the form or call us on 01244 604 063 (Option 1). If you want to enquire/book on for yourself or an organisation, please indicate on number of participants and you will receive an email of the next cohort of training dates.
