Basic Life Support (BLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS) training is crucial for nurses and health care assistants because it equips them with essential skills to respond effectively in emergency situations. BLS training is mandatory for registered nurses and HCAs but is beneficial to all.

Course information

BLS training ensures that these caregivers are prepared to provide immediate, effective care, including CPR and the use of defibrillators, thus enhancing patient safety and potentially saving lives.

The syllabus of this Basic Life Support training course follows the guidelines of the Resuscitation Council (UK) and includes the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and the DRABC approach to resuscitation. It also includes:

• An overview of the legal requirements

• Managing an incident and prioritising (primary and secondary assessment)

• Cardio pulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillators (AED)

• The recovery position and airway management

• Administer first aid to an unconscious casualty

• Principles of resuscitation

• Applied practical workstation and simulated practical assessment

Delivery methods

Acute Training Solutions strive to deliver an engaging and informative learning experience in a safe and inclusive environment. All of our training courses are delivered by experienced healthcare professionals across the UK. This healthcare training course is available via the following delivery methods…