Basic Life Support (BLS) Training
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Aims
To train participants to Basic Life Support standard.
Objectives
• Be able to carry out CPR for adults
• Be able to carry out paediatric CPR for
• Importance of the recovery position
• Meet care certificate standard 12
Target Audience
This course is ideal for anyone who requires a basic knowledge of first aid, it enables participants to carry our basic life support on babies, children and adults.
Course Content
• Priorities and principles of First Aid
• CPR- 2015 UK guidelines
• Recovery position
• Use of a defibrillator
• Legal duties
• Adult CPR
• Children CPR
• Baby CPR
• CQC Assessment
Course Mapping
This course has been mapped to the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (Part 3), the Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009 (Part 4), and the CQC Guidance for providers on meeting the regulations. It also complies with Regulation 12 Safe Care and Treatment and Regulation 18 Staffing of the CQC fundamental standards are met.
Course Type
This course is delivered on site, at the client’s premises or nominated venue.
Summary & Booking
This course is the 3-hour basic life support course; it allows participants to achieve a basic competency in Basic life Support (BLS) as required for the care certificate. It is assessed by the tutor on the day, to the current UK resuscitation council guidelines 2015. Candidates will have a basic life support certificate that is valid for 3 years, accredited by the Association of First Aiders.