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Basic Life Support BLS Course South Wales & Bristol CPD Certified
Basic Life Support (BLS),
CPD-certified course
Basic Life Support
Training course
high-quality, CPD-certified courses
This comprehensive Basic Life Support (BLS) training course is designed to equip healthcare professionals, caregivers, and members of the public with the essential knowledge and skills to respond effectively to life-threatening emergencies.
The course covers a wide range of topics related to resuscitation, medical emergencies, and the critical interventions needed to sustain life until emergency medical services arrive. Key learning areas include current legislation, local resuscitation protocols, and understanding individual roles and responsibilities in emergency care.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Current Legislation & Local Resuscitation Protocols:
- Understand the relevant legal considerations and guidelines surrounding BLS.
- Learn local resuscitation protocols to ensure standardised, safe, and effective emergency response.
Individual Roles and Responsibilities:
- Recognise your responsibilities when responding to medical emergencies, including coordination with other responders.
- Understand the importance of communication and teamwork during resuscitation efforts.
Recognising Clinically Unwell Patients:
- Identify signs and symptoms of various medical conditions including:
- Anaphylaxis and choking
- Unconscious but breathing patients (Recovery Position)
- Deteriorating patients
Airway Management and Adjuncts:
- Learn to assess and manage the airway using appropriate airway adjuncts.
- Understand when and how to effectively use airway management tools, including in dental settings (HEIW guidelines).
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & Automated External Defibrillator (AED):
- Master basic life support techniques for adults, children, and infants.
- Understand the Chain of Survival and how to deliver high-quality CPR.
- Gain proficiency in using an AED for defibrillation.
Summoning Help and Not Delaying CPR:
- Learn when and how to summon appropriate emergency services (EMS).
- Understand the critical importance of starting CPR immediately without hesitation.
Medical Emergencies Management:
- Anaphylaxis & Choking: Recognise and respond to severe allergic reactions and airway obstructions.
- Unconscious Patient (Recovery Position): Safely manage an unconscious patient who is breathing.
DNACPR (Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation):
- Understand the legal and ethical implications of DNACPR orders.
- Recognise situations where DNACPR orders are in place and adjust care accordingly.
Course
Delivery
practical, engaging, and relevant.
This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills training, including hands-on CPR and AED practice, airway management, and emergency response scenarios. Participants will also engage in scenario-based training to develop confidence in recognising and responding to medical emergencies. Participants are required to complete self-directed theoretical knowledge prior to the practical session.
By the end of the course, participants will be fully equipped to assess, manage, and provide effective life support in a variety of emergency situations, ensuring optimal patient outcomes until further medical help arrives.