Gain the required skills
This basic life support training course aims to help teach staff a basic knowledge of first aid – covering CPR, recovery position, bleeding, choking and shock.
The course takes place over 3 hours and will teach the theoretical knowledge followed by the relevant practical “hands on” assessments to improve knowledge and skill.
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Course Summary
- Examine help to prioritise a casualty.
- Review the role of a First Aider.
- Consider levels of response and taking a casualty's history.
- Discuss Stroke, Angina and Heart Attack.
- Examine Treatment of Bleeding, Burns and Shock & Post Traumatic Stress.
- Role Play/Practical: Primary and Secondary Survey, CPR, Recovery Position, Choking Person
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Contact UsWhere Do You Deliver The Basic Life Support Training?
We can deliver this training at your premises, as long as it's within the UK. Also, we have our own venues in Stoke on Trent, London, Swindon, Epsom & York if you need access to a training room (additional charges will apply). We can also deliver this training virtually using Zoom. However, sessions delivered via Zoom will be theory only and will not include any practicals.
Will attending this training make me competent?
In short, no. No classroom-based training course can give you full competency - be very wary of anyone claiming they can. Our classroom-based assessments are designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workplace competency. We will be sure to provide you with the relevant workbooks and competency proformas to be observed and signed off within the workplace according to your local policy.
What equipment will you use for training?
We have a variety of different training equipment and tools available. The training will be relevant and transferable. However, if you have a specific requirement for a particular type of equipment, please make this clear during the booking process, and the team will ensure this is provided. Alternatively, we can use your own equipment for training.
Basic Life Support Training
This Basic Life Support (BLS) training course teaches important life-saving skills for emergency situations. Participants will learn how to perform CPR for adults, children, and babies, including the right chest compression depth, speed, and how to do rescue breathing.
The course includes both lessons from experts and hands-on practice with medical mannequins to help build confidence.
Attendees will also learn how to use defibrillators (AEDs), recognise signs of cardiac arrest, and know what steps to take in an emergency. The training covers dealing with choking, responding to medical emergencies, and what to do during sudden heart problems.
Participants will receive a certificate showing they can perform basic life support after passing both the written and practical tests.
This course is great for healthcare workers, teachers, safety officers, fitness instructors, childcare workers, and anyone who wants to be ready to save a life in an emergency.
The bls training course lasts 2-3 hours and covers all the basic first aid skills needed in an emergency, with a focus on hands-on practice and building confidence.
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Course Information:
- Course Duration: 2- 3 hours
- Course Level: Level 2
- Certificate: 1-year certificate
- Max Delegates: 12
- Practical: Yes
- Course Mode: Face to Face
- Skills for Care Endorsed
- Refresher: Every year.
BLS Course Content:
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Injury Treatment:
In this part, 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.
- Practical 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:
- Explain help to prioritise a casualty and DRABC
- State the role of a First Aider
- Identify levels of response & taking a casualty’s history
- Describe Stroke, Angina & Heart Attack
- Explain Treatment of Bleeding, Burns and Shock & Post Traumatic Stress
- 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 Should Attend:
The target audience for Basic Life Support (BLS) training includes:
- Healthcare Workers (doctors, nurses, paramedics, carers)
- Teachers and School Staff
- Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers
- Childcare Providers and Nursery Staff
- Sports Coaches and Team Managers
- First Aiders in Workplaces
- Emergency Response Teams
- Parents and Guardians
- Anyone Interested in Learning Life-Saving Skills
- Volunteers in Community Services
This course is ideal for anyone who may need to respond to medical emergencies or provide immediate care.
Course Benefits:
The benefits of taking a basic life support course are that you will be able to build:
- Life-Saving Skills: Learn important skills like CPR, helping someone who is choking, and how to act in an emergency to save lives.
- Hands-On Practice with AED and CPR Equipment: Practice using real AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and CPR equipment so you can feel confident when you need to help.
- Recognised Certificate: Get a certificate that shows you know basic life support, useful for your job and personal life.
- Safety Awareness: Learn how to quickly check situations, decide who needs help first, and keep everyone safe.
- Quick and Effective Response: Learn how to quickly assess an emergency, prioritise who needs help, and respond with the right care.
- Boost Your Career: This course is a great addition to your qualifications, helping you stand out in careers like healthcare, education, or any job that requires emergency care.
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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.
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
As I have told others... It is the best, most informative training I have ever attended
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