Basic Life Support (BLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Training: Essential Skills for Every Healthcare Professional

In any healthcare setting, the ability to respond swiftly and effectively to a medical emergency can be the difference between life and death. Our Basic Life Support (BLS) training course is meticulously designed to equip healthcare workers with the fundamental, life-saving skills required to manage critical situations with confidence and competence. This comprehensive program adheres to the latest resuscitation guidelines, ensuring that you receive the most current and evidence-based training available.

Course Overview

This BLS course covers the essential techniques for providing immediate care to individuals experiencing cardiac arrest, choking, or other life-threatening emergencies. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and extensive practical application, participants will develop the proficiency to perform high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), manage airway obstructions, and utilize automated external defibrillators (AEDs) effectively. Our expert instructors, all seasoned healthcare professionals, guide you through realistic scenarios, providing personalized feedback to hone your skills.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this Basic Life Support (BLS) course, participants will be able to:

•Recognize the signs of cardiac arrest and other life-threatening emergencies.

•Perform high-quality chest compressions and rescue breaths for adults, children, and infants.

•Manage foreign body airway obstructions (choking) for all age groups.

•Demonstrate the safe and effective use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

•Understand the importance of early defibrillation and the chain of survival.

•Work effectively as part of a resuscitation team.

•Adhere to the latest UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.

Target Audience

This BLS training course is essential for all healthcare professionals, including but not limited to:

•Nurses (RNs, LPNs)

•Doctors and Medical Practitioners

•Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)

•Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) and Support Workers

•Dentists and Dental Nurses

•Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists

•Care Home Staff

Security Officers

•Any healthcare professional requiring BLS certification for their role.

Course Modules

Introduction to BLS: Principles of basic life support, legal and ethical considerations.
2.Chain of Survival: Understanding the critical steps for successful resuscitation.
3.Adult BLS: Scene safety, assessment, chest compressions, rescue breaths, and AED use.
4.Child BLS: Modifications for pediatric patients.
5.Infant BLS: Specific techniques for infants.
6.Choking Management: Recognition and intervention for conscious and unconscious adults, children, and infants.
7.Team Resuscitation: Effective communication and roles within a resuscitation team.
8.Special Considerations: Overview of BLS in specific situations (e.g., pregnancy, opioid overdose).

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a CPD-accredited recognised Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate, valid for one year. This certification is widely recognised and accepted across healthcare settings in the UK.