Basic Life Support
Basic Life Support (BLS) is a critical skill set designed to provide immediate assistance to individuals experiencing life-threatening medical emergencies, such as cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, or airway obstruction. This training equips learners with the knowledge and practical techniques needed to sustain life until advanced medical help arrives.
Overview
By the end of the course, learners will:
- Immediate Response
- Maintaining Vital Functions
- Preventing Complications
- Recognizing Life-Threatening Emergencies
- Performing Essential BLS Skills
- Understanding When and How to Activate Emergency Services
- Understanding Implied Consent in Emergencies
- Duty of Care and Professional Responsibility
- Legal Implications of Duty of Care and Professional Responsibility
- Importance of These Obligations in BLS Training
- Confidentiality, dignity, and respect for patients.
- Health and Safety Considerations: Protecting yourself and others while providing aid
- Understanding different types of emergencies (e.g., cardiac arrest, choking, anaphylaxis).
Duration
Online 1- 2 Hours
Learning Aims & Outcome
This can include a variety of tasks, such as:
- Performing CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
- Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Managing Airway Obstructions
- Providing Emergency Care
- Placing individuals in a recovery position
- Assessing Safety
- Monitoring and supporting Vital Signs
- Collaborating with Emergency Services
- Acting as a team player.
- Maintaining Professionalism
Value of Course
Developed by Professionals
This course is CPD Certified
Assesment
The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 20 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 100%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don’t pass don’t worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.