Basic Life Support

Aim: An introduction and update in knowledge and skills of Adult BLS following the current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines.
Duration: 3 hours with 20 minute break
Structure: Interactive theoretical session, and facilitated practical session
Ratio: 1 instructor to 8 candidates

Learning outcomes:

• Update and reflect on the Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines for Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Understand the principles of BLS and relate them to you work environment
• ABCDE approach
• Risks to the rescuer
• Respiratory and cardiac arrest
• Recovery position
• Choking
• Professional and legal responsibilities
• Use of airway adjuncts
• Practice with manikins
• Practice with airway adjuncts