Basic Life Support Train the Trainer Refresher Course

Basic Life Support Train the Trainer Refresher

The Basic Life Support (BLS) Train the Trainer Refresher Course is designed for certified BLS instructors who want to improve their teaching skills and stay qualified. This course helps instructors refresh their knowledge of BLS and aligns with the latest Resuscitation Council UK guidelines. To enrol, participants must have completed the 2-day Level 3 BLS Train the Trainer course.

Participants will review the role and responsibilities of a BLS trainer, refresh their knowledge of BLS steps, and practise core skills such as CPR, rescue breaths, and AED use. Training is delivered in a practical setting with support from instructors and peers.

The course promotes a safe learning environment and encourages interaction to build understanding. Instructors will improve their communication, learn to give effective feedback, adapt their teaching for different learners, and manage challenging behaviour.

They will also learn how to assess learner understanding and create effective training materials. The course follows current resuscitation guidelines and workplace standards, including HSE and CQC guidelines for delivering BLS, CPR, AED, and basic first aid training.

Each participant will deliver a short 15-minute teaching session and receive feedback from trainers and peers to help improve their delivery and confidence.

👉Prerequisite: Expert-led Basic Life Support Teaching Course (2 Days) | Practical Basic Life Support Training

Course Information:

• Course Duration: 4- 6 hours
• Course Level: Level 3
• Certificate: 1-year certificate
• Max Delegates: 12
• Practical: Yes
• Course Mode: Face to Face / Blended

NOTE:

In order to attend this course, delegates will need to have an in-date Train the trainer certificate in this subject.

Course Outline: BLS Trainer Annual Update Course

1. Refresher on Trainer Role

• Refresh your understanding of the main duties of a BLS trainer
• Understand your job to keep training good and safe
• Gain confidence to run training sessions well

2. Latest BLS Guidelines

• Learn the newest rules from the Resuscitation Council UK
• Refresh your skills in CPR and using an AED
• Find out what has changed and how to teach it

3. Creating a Safe Learning Space

• Learn how to make a friendly and welcoming place for all learners
• Help learners feel respected and supported
• Keep everyone safe during training

4. Refining Teaching Skills

• Improve how you speak and show skills to learners
• Practice giving clear instructions
• Learn how to give good, helpful feedback

5. Adapting for All Learners

• Understand that people learn in different ways
• Change your teaching to help all kinds of learners
• Use simple ways to include everyone

6. Managing Difficult Situations

• Learn how to deal with learners who behave badly or disrupt the class
• Use calm and polite ways to handle problems
• Keep the training positive and safe

7. Effective Assessment Tools

• Use easy ways to check if learners have the right BLS skills
• Know what to look for when assessing
• Give clear advice to help learners improve

8. Refreshing Your Resources

• Check your teaching materials to make sure they are correct and interesting
• Update handouts and slides with the latest information
• Add new resources or tools if needed

9. Compliance Check

• Learn the legal and safety rules for BLS training in the UK
• Understand Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards
• Make sure your training follows all the rules

10. Micro-Teaching Practice

• Prepare and deliver a short 15-minute training session
• Get helpful feedback from other trainers
• Think about how to improve your teaching

Learning Outcomes – BLS Trainer Refresher Course

By the end of this one-day intensive bls train the trainer yearly refresher, you will be able to:

• Know your role as a BLS trainer and what is expected of you.
• Teach the latest BLS skills, including CPR, AED use, and rescue breaths.
• Show key life-saving skills clearly and safely.
• Create a safe and welcoming space for learners to feel confident.
• Change your teaching style to match how different people learn.
• Give useful and clear feedback to help others improve.
• Check what your learners know using simple assessment tools.
• Stay calm and in control when facing tricky situations.
• Use better training resources that help people learn more easily.
• Follow the law and rules linked to BLS training, Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK)and the HSE.

The yearly BLS Train the Trainer Update Course is important because it helps instructors keep up to date with the latest Resuscitation Council UK guidelines. It also helps them improve their teaching skills so they can deliver clear and effective BLS training. This course keeps their certification valid and makes sure they can teach life-saving skills confidently and correctly in their communities.

Course Benefits of Annual Update:

Benefits of the Basic Life Support (BLS) Train the Trainer Update Course:

• Stay Up to Date: Learn the latest Resuscitation Council UK guidelines to teach BLS correctly.
• Improve Teaching: Get better at giving clear and interesting BLS lessons.
• Keep Your Certification Valid: Stay a certified BLS trainer with yearly refresher training.
• Adapt to Learners: Learn different ways to teach different types of learners well.
• Handle Challenges: Find out how to manage difficult behaviour in class smoothly.
• Improve BLS Assessments: Use good ways to test if learners know their BLS skills.
• Refresh Training Materials: Create current, helpful and interesting training resources for different learners and settings.
• Ensure Compliance: Understand UK legal and regulatory rules to teach BLS confidently and correctly.
• Build Confidence: Practice teaching with short sessions and get feedback from peers.
• Support Your Community: Be ready to teach others and help save lives with good BLS training.

Who is the update course for?

This 1-day basic life support train the trainer update course is for people who are already trained as BLS instructors, such as:

• Healthcare workers (like nurses, carers, or paramedics)
• First aiders and first responders
• Teachers or trainers who give BLS training

Anyone who has completed a BLS Train the Trainer course.

This update course helps you:

• Keep your trainer status active.
• Improve how you teach BLS.
• Follow the latest Resuscitation Council UK guidelines.

Course Reviews:

We are trusted by thousands of people who have attended our  bls train the trainer yearly refresher, both onsite and through public sessions. Our course is rated ‘Excellent’ on independent review sites like Google and Trustpilot, with a 99% recommendation rate.

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“Excellent session with Matt completing BLS train the trainer. Very informative session and interactive throughout. Feel confident and competent to deliver this training now – thank you Matt!” – Harriet Thomson

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“Really helpful course showing the basics of basic life saving including practical demonstrations and great instruction from the trainer” – James Gill

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“This is the second Train the Trainer course I have attended, delivered by the wonderful Kev! Amazing as always! I came away with so much useful information. Expect more people from my office—I’ve been raving about you! Thanks again. – Sarah murphy

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“I attended the BLS course lead by Sarah Freer. Although due to COVID we had restrictions, I felt the course ran very well and safely. Sarah is a fantastic trainer and makes all learning fun and memorable. Thanks again Sarah and I look forward to attending another one of your courses in the future.” – Amy Nicholson

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“We had an excellent training session with Caring For Care. The session was not only engaging and fun, but it also included a lot of group activities that kept everyone involved and interested. Thank you for such an enjoyable experience!” – Robyn Hickling

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“The training provided by Caring for Care was engaging and tailored to meet the specifics of our learners. Jo our facilitator was highly recommended by all our learners for their approach to delivery and knowledge of the subjects” – YCG

Guidelines & Accreditation

Our Basic Life Support (BLS) Train the Trainer Update Course follows trusted standards to make sure your training is accurate and up to date.

Based on Trusted Guidelines

• The course follows the latest Resuscitation Council UK guidelines.
• These are the official rules used for teaching safe and effective skills like CPR and AED use.
• You will learn and teach using the most current and correct methods.

Certification

• This course leads to a Level 3 trainer certificate linked to the RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework).
• The certificate is valid for 3 years and shows you are qualified to teach BLS.
• The training meets the standards expected by Skills for Care, CQC and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Quality and Compliance

• The course meets Skills for Care and Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards where needed.
• You will also learn about the legal and safety rules for BLS training.
• This helps protect your learners and keeps your organisation in line with UK law.

About Our Trainers

Our courses are delivered by experienced trainers who are fully qualified and passionate about teaching life-saving skills.

• Experienced and Qualified: All trainers hold recognised teaching and first aid qualifications, including Level 3 Award in Education and Training and up-to-date BLS certification.
• Real-World Knowledge and Experience: Many of our trainers come from healthcare, emergency services, or education backgrounds, so they understand real-life situations.
• Supportive and Friendly: Our trainers create a safe, respectful learning space where every learner feels confident to ask questions and practise skills.
• Clear and Practical Teaching: Sessions are hands-on, with simple steps to teach others, easy-to-follow guidance, and helpful feedback to build your confidence.

Whether you’re refreshing your skills or supporting others in learning BLS, our trainers are here to help you succeed.

BLS Train the Trainer Refresher FAQs

1. How do I maintain BLS instructor status?

Maintaining BLS instructor status usually involves keeping your certification current through regular refresher training, teaching a minimum number of courses each year, and staying updated with the latest resuscitation guidelines.

At Caring for Care, our approach supports instructors with ongoing CPD opportunities, up‑to‑date resources, and refresher pathways to help you stay confident, competent, and compliant.

2. What is the difference between the full course and the refresher?

A full BLS trainer course is designed for new instructors and covers the complete programme: core clinical skills, teaching methods, assessment techniques, and resource use.

A refresher is shorter and focuses on updating existing instructors, reinforcing competence, and aligning them with the latest resuscitation guidelines, teaching standards, and best practice.

3. When should a bls trainer course be refreshed?

A BLS trainer course is typically refreshed every year to ensure instructors stay aligned with the latest resuscitation guidelines, teaching standards, and clinical best practice. Regular refreshers also help maintain confidence, competence, and compliance, especially for those delivering training in healthcare or regulated care environments.

4. Can you teach first aid as a bls instructor?

Yes. A BLS instructor can teach CPR, but teaching wider first aid depends on the awarding body and the scope of your qualification. BLS focuses on clinical resuscitation skills, while first aid includes a broader range of emergency responses. You will need to complete an additional First Aid Trainer qualification to teach the full suite confidently and compliantly.

5. Is refresher training a legal requirement?

Refresher training isn’t usually a strict legal requirement on its own, but employers must ensure staff remain competent, confident, and up to date with current guidance. Because of this duty of care, we recommend that you or your staff treat regular refreshers as essential for maintaining compliance, meeting regulatory expectations, and demonstrating safe practice.

6. What are the pre-requisite for this course?

A BLS trainer course has only a few simple pre‑requisites. You’ll need a valid, up‑to‑date BLS qualification and enough practical experience to demonstrate safe, competent skills during the course. We also expect basic teaching experience, but this isn’t always essential. At Caring for Care, we guide you through everything you need to get started confidently.

7. What are the legal implication if I don’t update my certificate?

If you don’t update your BLS certificate, there are no automatic legal penalties, but there are important implications. Employers must prove staff are competent and working to current guidance, so an expired certificate can raise compliance issues, increase organisational risk, and make it harder to evidence safe practice.

In regulated settings, this may also affect audits, inspections, and professional credibility.

8. What skills must a bls trainer have?

A BLS trainer needs strong clinical competence in CPR, AED use, and basic life‑support skills, alongside the ability to teach clearly, assess learners, and give constructive feedback.

They should be confident demonstrating techniques, managing a classroom, and adapting training to different experience levels while staying aligned with current resuscitation guidelines and best practice.

9. Is the bls trainer refresher course face to face or virtual?

Our BLS Trainer Refresher courses are delivered face to face for individual bookings in Stoke, Warrington, London, and other venues across the UK. For in‑house group bookings, we come to you. We will send our experienced trainers to your workplace, ensuring your team receives hands‑on, up‑to‑date refresher training that fits your environment and operational needs.

Face‑to‑face BLS instructor refresher training gives you or your team hands‑on practice, real‑time coaching, and stronger skill retention. It allows instructors to refine demonstrations, correct technique immediately, and build confidence through practical scenarios that are difficult to replicate in virtual formats.

10. Why book with Caring for Care?

Caring for Care is trusted by thousands, with over 11,000 five‑star reviews and highly experienced instructors from diverse clinical backgrounds. We deliver high‑quality, face‑to‑face training with free learner resources, discounted trainer packs, clear pricing, and flexible options — individual bookings across multiple UK locations or cost‑effective in‑house group training delivered directly at your workplace.

Excellent session with Matt completing BLS train the trainer. Very informative session and interactive throughout. Feel confident and competent to deliver this training now - thank you Matt! - Harriet Thomson