Basic Life Support

Aim: An introduction to, and refresher of, the knowledge and practical skills required to respond to an adult medical emergency.

Our Basic Life Support (BLS) training covers adult BLS in line with current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines. Through this training, candidates develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to respond effectively when someone becomes seriously unwell or suffers a cardiac or respiratory arrest.

At TU Training, we believe effective training needs to be practical, engaging and relevant. For this reason, our BLS course combines interactive learning with facilitated practical sessions, allowing candidates to practise essential life-saving skills using manikins and airway adjuncts.

Course details

• Duration: 3 hours, plus a 20-minute break
• Structure: Interactive theoretical session and facilitated practical session
• Instructor-to-candidate ratio: 1:8

Learning outcomes

By the end of the Basic Life Support training, candidates will be able to:

• Understand and reflect on current Resuscitation Council UK Basic Life Support guidelines.
• Understand the principles of BLS and apply them to their working environment.
• Use the ABCDE approach to assess an unwell individual.
• Identify potential risks to the rescuer when responding to an emergency.
• Recognise respiratory and cardiac arrest.
• Understand and demonstrate the recovery position.
• Recognise and respond to choking.
• Understand relevant professional and legal responsibilities.
• Understand the use of airway adjuncts.
• Practise essential BLS techniques using manikins.
• Practise the use of airway adjuncts.

Who is this course for?

Our BLS training is suitable for organisations and professionals who need to maintain and develop their skills in adult Basic Life Support.

For example, this includes dental practices, healthcare providers and other organisations looking to refresh their team’s emergency response skills. Whatever your organisation’s requirements, TU Training can help.

Frequently asked questions:

1. What is Basic Life Support (BLS) training?

Basic Life Support (BLS) training teaches individuals how to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest and choking. As a result, candidates develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to provide immediate assistance until further medical help arrives.

2. What is covered in a Basic Life Support course?

TU Training’s BLS course covers adult resuscitation in line with current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines. This includes the ABCDE approach, recognising cardiac and respiratory arrest, CPR, the recovery position, choking, airway adjuncts and relevant professional and legal responsibilities. In addition, candidates have the opportunity to practise essential life-saving techniques.

3. Who should undertake Basic Life Support training?

BLS training is suitable for a wide range of professionals and organisations who may need to respond to a medical emergency. For instance, this includes dental practices, healthcare providers and other workplaces where maintaining emergency response skills is important. Furthermore, TU Training delivers practical, engaging courses designed to develop confidence and competence when responding to emergencies.

Enquire about BLS training

Looking for practical, engaging Basic Life Support training for your organisation? Contact TU Training for a free, no-obligation quote.