Basic Life Support (BLS)

Basic Life Support is designed for health and social care staff, dental teams, care home workers and anyone who needs annual resuscitation training aligned to Resuscitation Council UK guidelines.

What the session covers

• Recognising cardiac arrest and calling for help
• High-quality chest compressions and rescue breaths
• Safe and effective use of an AED
• Basic airway management and the recovery position
• Choking in adults and children
• Infection control and post-incident care

Certification

Attendance certificate issued on completion; renewal recommended annually to remain compliant with CQC and professional body expectations.

What you'll be able to do

• Deliver high-quality CPR to current UK guidelines
• Use an AED safely and quickly
• Manage a choking casualty
• Meet annual BLS training requirements

Who is this course for?

Care home staff, dental practices, GP surgeries, community healthcare teams and anyone with a professional duty to maintain resuscitation skills.