Basic Life Support (Half-Day Course)

Learn Essential, Life-Saving Skills to Respond in an Emergency.

This half-day Basic Life Support (BLS) training course is designed to give participants the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills required to respond effectively in life-threatening situations. Whether you’re in healthcare, social care, education, or public services, this course prepares you to take immediate action when every second counts.

Participants will learn to deliver CPR, respond to choking incidents, manage bleeding, and use a defibrillator (AED) correctly — all in line with the UK Resuscitation Council guidelines. The course blends theory and hands-on practice, with time dedicated to demonstrating key skills using manikins and training equipment.

What You Will Learn

✔ The Role of the First Aider – Understand your responsibilities in a medical emergency, including assessing the scene for danger, protecting yourself and others, and calling for help.

✔ Managing an Emergency – Learn the steps to take when arriving at a scene, including primary assessment (DR ABC) and determining the appropriate response.

✔ Communication & Casualty Care – Discover how to reassure and support a casualty, use clear communication, and maintain a calm presence during high-pressure situations.

✔ Bleeding (Minor and Severe) – Learn how to control bleeding, apply dressings and pressure, and recognise signs of shock.

✔ Choking (Adult) – Learn how to recognise the signs of partial and full airway obstruction, and practice safe techniques to assist a choking adult.

✔ Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations – Gain a basic overview of legal obligations, including the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and when to report incidents.

✔ Resuscitation (Adult CPR) – Practice high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) using manikins, including correct compression depth and rescue breaths.

✔ Unresponsive Casualty – Learn how to assess consciousness and breathing, and safely place an unresponsive person in the recovery position.

✔ Defibrillator Use (AED) – Gain hands-on experience in:
🔹 Placing AED pads correctly
🔹 Responding to voice prompts
🔹 Ensuring safe shock delivery

Who Should Attend?

✅ This course is ideal for care staff, teachers, office workers, volunteers, and the general public — no prior first aid experience required.

Why Choose This Course?

✅ Teaches vital, real-world skills that could save a life
✅ Fulfils many workplace compliance and safeguarding requirements
✅ Boosts confidence and readiness in emergency situations

📅 Course Availability: Delivered in half-day sessions, available in-house or as part of scheduled open courses.