Basic Life Support

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The Level 3 Basic Life Support (BLS) course equips you with the essential skills to save lives. You’ll gain the confidence to act if someone is conscious, unconscious, choking, or not breathing, and you’ll also learn how to use an AED effectively. The training is delivered in line with UK Resuscitation Council guidelines and aligned to the Skills for Health framework.

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS) gives health and social care staff the essential skills to act in emergencies. Training covers primary and secondary surveys, CPR, recovery position, choking, and recognising and treating severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).

This course is perfect for anyone who wants to be better prepared for a life-threatening emergency. It is useful for people from many walks of life, such as medical experts, dentists, and other healthcare professionals. By taking this course, you will gain the skills needed to handle emergencies confidently and effectively.

To gain a basic understanding of first aid, you should enroll in the Level 2 Basic Life Support course. This course is ideal for GP surgeries, NHS employees, dental professionals, sports coaches, and many other professions. Although the qualification is valid for one years.

The goal of this certification is to give learners the chance to gain the knowledge and skills needed to respond correctly to life-threatening situations. Learners are expected to demonstrate how to give basic life support safely, quickly, and efficiently during emergencies

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, learners will receive an electronic certificate detailing learning outcomes and three CPD hours. The training aligns with UK Resuscitation Council guidelines and is suitable for individuals seeking to improve their readiness for life-threatening emergencies, including medical experts, dentists, and other healthcare professionals.

Throughout the course, the Trainer observes practical assessments, documenting results on provided Practical Assessment Papers. These papers include assessments for CPR and safe AED usage, as well as an evaluation for choking scenarios.

Topics Covered

  • Assessing an incident
  • Managing an unresponsive casualty
  • Recovery position
  • CPR and choking
  • AED usage
  • Anaphylaxis