Basic Life Support Training

Bls Refresher Training

Basic Life Support (BLS) Refresher Training is recommended every 6–12 months to maintain essential skills and meet UK regulatory standards. It helps prevent skill fade, ensures rapid emergency response, and supports compliance with CQC and Resuscitation Council UK guidelines—ideal for healthcare professionals and workplace responders in high-risk settings.

Is Caring for Care’s BLS Training Delivered Face-to-Face or Online?

Caring for Care’s BLS training is delivered face-to-face at our centres (Stoke-on-Trent, London, Warrington, Epsom, and more) or at your venue. This hands-on approach builds real-world confidence and ensures compliance with CQC, Resuscitation Council UK, and Skills for Health CSTF standards—ideal for healthcare and workplace responders.

Course Information:

• Course Duration: 2- 3 hours
• Course Level: Level 2
• Certificate: 2-year certificate
• Max Delegates: 12
• Practical: Yes
• Course Mode: Face to Face
• Skills for Care Endorsed
• Refresher: Every year.

BLS Course Outline:

Our Basic Life Support (BLS) training mixes learning in the classroom with lots of hands-on practice. You’ll get to use manikins and AED equipment to practice life-saving skills in a safe environment. You can take the training at our location if you’re booking individually, or at your location if you’re booking for a group.

Here’s what you’ll learn in the course:

1. Prioritising Casualties:

In this part, we’ll teach you how to decide who needs help first in an emergency. You’ll learn how to quickly check the situation and pick the people who need help straight away.

• Learn how to check the seriousness of injuries.
• Know who needs help first based on their condition.

2. Role of a First Aider:

In this part, you’ll learn the important role of a First Aider. We’ll explain what you need to do to help someone in an emergency.

• Understand what a First Aider should do.
• Learn how to stay calm and help people who are injured or unwell.

3. Levels of Response and Casualty History:

To help someone, you first need to understand how they are reacting to an injury or illness. We’ll show you how to check their condition by asking questions and learning about their health history.

• Learn how to spot different reactions in people.
• Know how to ask the right questions to understand their condition.

4. Medical Conditions Awareness:

This part will teach you about common health conditions like strokes, heart attacks, and angina. You’ll learn how to spot the signs and what to do in an emergency.

• Learn how to spot signs of Stroke, Angina, and Heart Attack.
• Know how to react when you face these emergencies.

5. Injury Treatment:

In this part of the bls certification, we’ll show you how to treat different injuries, from small cuts to serious situations like bleeding, burns, and shock. You’ll also learn how to support someone emotionally.

• Learn how to treat injuries like Bleeding, Burns, and Shock.
• Understand how to support people emotionally in tough situations.

6. Practical Basic Life Support Demonstrations:

In this part, you’ll practice what you’ve learned. You’ll get to do things like CPR, put someone in the Recovery Position, and help a choking person.

• Practice life-saving skills like CPR and the Recovery Position.
• Learn how to do Primary and Secondary Surveys in real situations.

By the end of the basic cardiac life support course, you’ll feel confident about helping people during emergencies and providing the right support.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this bls course, participants will be able to:

1. Explain help to prioritise a casualty and DRABC
2. State the role of a First Aider
3. Identify levels of response & taking a casualty’s history
4. Describe Stroke, Angina & Heart Attack
5. Explain Treatment of Bleeding, Burns and Shock & Post Traumatic Stress
6. Demonstrate: Primary and Secondary Survey, CPR, Recovery Position, Choking Person

Learn the valuable life saving skills of basic first aid – covering CPR, recovery position, bleeding, choking and shock. This basic life support training course meets all the requirements to fully sign off standard 12 of the care certificate.

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Who is this training suitable for?

This course is ideal for:

• Healthcare professionals such as nurses, carers, and support workers.
• Social care staff working in residential or community settings.
• First aiders and emergency responders.
• Anyone responsible for the wellbeing of others in a care environment.

It’s especially relevant for those needing to meet CQC or workplace compliance standards.

Course Benefits:

Benefits to Individuals

• Confidence in Emergencies: Hands-on practice builds the ability to respond quickly and effectively in real-life situations.
• Essential Life-Saving Skills: Learn CPR, AED use, and choking response for adults, children, and infants.
• Regulatory Compliance: Meets standards set by the Resuscitation Council UK and CQC.
• Career Development: Enhances employability and professional credibility, especially in healthcare and care sectors.
• Certification: Receive a recognised certificate valid for two years.

Benefits to Organisations

• Workforce Preparedness: Ensures staff are trained to handle medical emergencies confidently and competently.
• Regulatory Alignment: Supports compliance with CQC, Skills for Health CSTF, and health & safety legislation.
• Risk Reduction: Minimises liability and improves outcomes in emergency situations.
• Reputation and Trust: Demonstrates commitment to safety and quality care.
• Flexible Delivery: Training can be delivered on-site or at a training centre to suit operational needs.

Onsite Basic Life Support Training Course

Caring for Care’s Onsite BLS Training brings hands-on life support training straight to your workplace. It’s designed for healthcare staff, first aiders, and emergency responders, focusing on quick and effective actions during cardiac arrest and other serious emergencies. The course is taught by experienced trainers and follows UK safety rules. It also helps meet yearly refresher training requirements.

By delivering the course at your site, your team can learn with less disruption, in a way that fits your needs. It’s a great choice for organisations that want to keep staff confident, prepared, and fully compliant in emergencies.

We provide this Onsite Basic Life Support training across the UK, including Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham, Manchester, London, Liverpool, Leeds, Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leicester.

We also cover locations in Scotland such as Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen, in Wales including Cardiff and Swansea, and in Northern Ireland, including Belfast and Derry/Londonderry. Our trainers come directly to your workplace, making it easier for teams across the UK to access high-quality, compliant BLS training.

Our in-house life support training offers the convenience of learning in your own setting, tailored to your team’s needs. It promotes better engagement, ensures compliance with CQC standards, and helps staff build confidence through practical, hands-on experience.

The Importance of Basic Life Support (BLS) Training

BLS training equips individuals with the skills to respond effectively to cardiac arrest, choking, or respiratory emergencies. It builds confidence, reduces hesitation, and enables timely action before emergency services arrive. For healthcare professionals, it ensures patient safety, supports regulatory compliance, and enhances teamwork in critical situations.

BLS also helps reduce the risk of brain damage by maintaining oxygen flow during cardiac arrest.

Widespread training in workplaces and public spaces increases the chances of someone being able to act in an emergency, ultimately creating safer communities.

Aspects of the Basic Life Support Course

CPR

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is a very important part of BLS training courses. In this part, we will teach you how to perform CPR for adults, children, and babies. First, we will show you where to place your hands on the chest, how deep to press, and how fast to carry out compressions.

For adults and children, we place our hands on the centre of the chest, while for babies, we use two fingers just below the nipple line.

We will also explain how to place someone in the recovery position, which helps keep their airway clear. This position helps protect them until help arrives. You will also learn how to call emergency services quickly and understand how doing CPR properly can help save lives.

AED

An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a device that helps save lives by treating people with serious heart problems. In BLS practical training, we will teach you how to know when to use an AED and how to use it properly.

You will learn how to place the pads on the chest of both adults and children and how to follow the AED’s instructions. We will also teach you how to continue CPR between shocks, which helps improve the chance of survival. Knowing how to use an AED and giving CPR quickly is very important for saving lives.

✅Related: AED and CPR Trainer-Led Course.

Basic First Aid

The First Aid part of BLS hands-on training teaches you life-saving skills for different emergencies. You will learn how to assess serious injuries and provide the correct help.

We will cover how to treat wounds, use bandages, and manage broken bones. You will also learn how to help someone who is choking or having an allergic reaction and how to use an epinephrine injector in case of a serious allergic reaction. First Aid skills help you know what to do in emergencies and can save lives. You can move on to complete our level 3 emergency first aid training.

Choking

Choking is a serious emergency where someone’s airway becomes blocked, and they can’t breathe properly. In this part of the practical BLS training, we will teach you how to recognise the signs of choking, such as coughing, gasping, or unable to speak.

You will learn how to perform the Heimlich manoeuvre (abdominal thrusts) for adults and children to clear the blockage. For infants, we will show you how to give gentle back blows and chest thrusts.

You will also learn how to stay calm and encourage the person to cough if they can. Knowing these steps can help you act quickly and safely in a choking emergency.

Customer Testimonials

Our basic life support training courses are rated ‘Excellent’ by thousands of attendees who have taken part in both the theory and hands-on classes. We have gathered our reviews from trusted websites like Google, Trustpilot, and Reviews.io.

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“I am a registered nurse in primary urgent care. I can highly recommend Liam McMahon for basic life support training. Very entertaining and informative” – catherine connett

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“Caring for Care,provided a great service, information was up to date informative and explained in an easy to understand manner using practical examples where possible. Highly recommended for –Basic Life Support courses or refreshers.” – Tania Moreira

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“I thoroughly enjoyed training with Caring for Care. I attended, First Aid and Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling with Hoists.

The course tutor Kevin was knowledgeable and informative and delivered both courses with a high standard of professionalism and ensured safety measures were in place for COVID-19 for all involved.

Both courses were one day each and both were well presented and well divided into sections with many examples and activities to help understand the subjects.” – LB

“Trained in level 2 basic life support by Ben. Extremely knowledgeable and well led training session” – Dhannyie Millard

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“Very good environment for learning Level 2 Basic Life Support. Liam the trainer made the course interesting, interactive and reflective which makes it easier to remember.” – JuliaR

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“an easy 5* review, from the booking to the course and the timing, everything was extremely easy and smooth. Booking the course was done easily via email and with prompt response. The person providing the course was interesting and kept people involved whilst teaching the course itself and the certificates were emailed through within a couple days. couldn’t have asked for any more” – Anonymous

Basic Life Support Training FAQs

1. What is BLS Certification?

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification confirms that an individual has been trained to respond to life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and choking. It involves learning CPR, AED use, and emergency assessment.

Certification is often required for healthcare professionals and is valid for one to two years, depending on the provider.

2. Which Courses Pair Well with Basic Life Support?

The training pairs well with courses like Manual Handling, First Aid at Work, Anaphylaxis Awareness, and Safeguarding.

These courses complement BLS by broadening emergency response skills, improving patient safety, and meeting workplace compliance. Together, they prepare staff to handle a wider range of incidents confidently and professionally.

3. When Should The Course Be Refreshed?

BLS training should be refreshed every 12 months, in line with Resuscitation Council UK and CQC recommendations. Regular updates help prevent skill fade, ensure continued competence, and maintain confidence in emergency response.

In high-risk environments or healthcare settings, more frequent refreshers—every 6 months—may be advised to ensure staff remain fully prepared. Please note that the certificate is still valid for two years. Refreshers to keep skill sharp.

4. Is the BLS Course Mandatory?

Yes, Basic Life Support (BLS) training is mandatory for all patient-facing healthcare professionals in the UK, including nurses, doctors, and healthcare assistants. It is a core requirement under the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Skills for Health frameworks. Annual refresher training is typically required to maintain compliance and ensure safe, effective emergency response.

It ensures staff can respond effectively to life-threatening emergencies and is required to meet standards set by the CQC, Resuscitation Council UK, and professional bodies like the GMC and NMC.

Regular training with practical supports patient safety, regulatory compliance, and professional competence in high-risk environments.

5. Does Caring for Care’s BLS Training Include Both Theory and Practical Components?

Yes, Caring for Care’s BLS training includes both theoretical and practical elements. The course combines classroom instruction with hands-on assessments, teaching essential life-saving techniques such as CPR, the recovery position, choking response, and emergency assessment.

This blended approach ensures participants gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to respond confidently in real-life emergencies.

6. Why Choose Caring for Care for BLS Training?

Caring for Care offers high-quality, face-to-face BLS training that combines expert-led theory with hands-on practical sessions. Courses are aligned with Resuscitation Council UK and CQC standards to ensure full compliance.

With flexible delivery options, experienced trainers, and consistently excellent feedback, Caring for Care is a trusted choice for healthcare professionals and organisations seeking effective life support training.

Backed by over 9,500 positive reviews and more than 20,000 nurses and carers trained annually across mandatory and clinical courses, Caring for Care continues to set the standard for reliable, evidence-based training.

7. What Happens If the BLS Certificate Is Not Renewed?

If a BLS certificate is not renewed, individuals may no longer be considered competent to respond to emergencies, putting patient safety at risk.

For healthcare professionals, this can result in non-compliance with CQC and Resuscitation Council UK standards, potentially affecting job roles, regulatory inspections, and overall service quality.

Failure to renew certification may also lead to disciplinary action, job loss, or fines for healthcare providers and organisations.

8. What does a practical Basic Life Support (BLS) session involve?

A practical Basic Life Support (BLS) session typically covers CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), managing choking incidents, and assessing breathing and circulation. It emphasises hands-on practice to build confidence and competence in emergency response.

If you would like our trainers to focus specifically on child or infant resuscitation, please indicate this when booking so that the necessary tools and materials can be prepared in advance to make the training fully bespoke.

9. How long is the training?

At Caring for Care, our Basic Life Support (BLS) courses typically last around 3 hours. This allows time for adequate hands-on practice for all participants, interactive Q&A sessions, and various classroom demonstrations.

Each learner is expected to participate actively and complete a practical assessment to demonstrate competence and build confidence in emergency response. What sets our classroom apart is the high ratio of equipment per learner and our small class sizes—ensuring personalised attention and an optimal learning experience.

10. Does Caring for Care provide in-house life support training?

Yes, Caring for Care provides in-house Basic Life Support (BLS) training.

We work with over a thousand organisations each year and are proud to hold more than 9,500 five-star reviews. The course follows Resuscitation Council UK guidelines and includes hands-on CPR for adults, children, and infants, AED use, choking management, and emergency response procedures.

In-house training offers key benefits such as reduced travel costs, tailored content, improved compliance, and suitability for all experience levels.

As I have told others... It is the best, most informative training I have ever attended