The Basic Life Support (BLS) + AED course is a high-intensity, practical training session designed to teach the essential life-saving skills needed to respond to a cardiac arrest.
3 hours of practical training.
A cardiac arrest can happen at any time, and when it does, every second matters. Knowing how to use an AED is proven to save lives. This 3-hour course covers how to find, when to use and how to use an AED. Learners will also learn how to perform CPR on an infant/child and an adult. We have also included how to deal with a choking casualty.
This course is great as a supplement to your current first aid training; however, it does not meet the risk assessment needs for FAW/EFAW qualified first aiders, as per HSE guidelines.
Safety Fit Training uses scenario-based training techniques as these are proven to maximise recall and provide learners with the skills, knowledge and confidence to act effectively when emergencies arise.
The Basic Life Support (BLS) + AED course - Training
Unlike broader first aid courses, this training focuses almost exclusively on the "Chain of Survival."
If you are unsure as to whether this course is right for you and your team, contact our friendly team today for more details.
The Basic Life Support (BLS) + AED course – Course Overview
Through this course, you and your staff will gain understanding and skills in the following:
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Numbers:
A maximum of 12 students are allowed on the course, and they must be a minimum of 14 years of age. A certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.
Who is this course most suitable for:
This course is suitable for anyone. It gives you the knowledge and confidence to use a Defibrillator effectively and how to perform effective CPR.
Study Hours:
This 3-hour course is delivered in-house, at your place of work. You choose the start time that suits you best. We recommend starting no later than 1.00 pm to enable the course to finish by 5.00 pm.
Entry Requirements:
This qualification is available to those over 14 or 16 years old. This is a foundational course. You do not need any previous medical training or first aid certificates to attend.
The most important requirement: You must be physically able to perform CPR on the floor. You need a basic understanding of English to follow the instructor’s safety commands and the voice prompts of the AED (Defibrillator).
Assessment:
This course is almost entirely practical. The goal is to ensure you can physically perform life-saving manoeuvres in a real-world emergency. No advanced essay writing is involved.
Where can I do it:
This 3-hour (half a day) practical training. It is delivered in-house, at your place of work. Please contact us to discuss our latest course prices and available discounts.
Certificates:
The certificate is typically valid for 1 year (standard for healthcare) or up to 3 years. Annual refreshers are strongly recommended as these physical skills fade quickly.
Additional support and reasonable adjustments:
If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to take part in this training, please email us at enquiries@safetyfit.co.uk at least 10 days before the date of your course and provide evidence to the Exams Centre in order to have concessions applied.
Classroom Training Courses:
This could be arranged as a corporate course and will be delivered at your workplace for up to 12 learners or individually by attending one of the modern facility classrooms around the country. When booking as a corporate dates and times of this course are to be agreed upon at the time of booking.
Booking as an individual, select one of our centres in the booking section and choose a date that is suitable for you.
