Essential Basic Life Support (BLS) Training Course
Nationally Recognised
UK Resuscitation Council Compliant
½ Day Course
Valid for 3 Years
Emergency First Aid at Work Training Course
Duration:
½ Day Course (2.5 hours)
No formal assessment. Continuous observation of skills and participation
Certificate Validity:
3 Years
Ideal for:
Those seeking essential life support skills for personal or professional use
Essential Basic Life Support (BLS) Training in Birmingham & The Midlands – Lifesaving CPR & AED Skills for Emergencies
Our Essential Basic Life Support (BLS) Course provides learners with the crucial skills and confidence needed to respond effectively during life‑threatening emergencies. This focused training programme teaches participants how to recognise cardiac arrest quickly, deliver high‑quality CPR, and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively—all essential steps proven to increase survival rates.
Perfect for both healthcare professionals and members of the public, this BLS course ensures individuals are fully prepared to take fast, decisive action when every second counts.
Why Choose Our Basic Life Support (BLS) Training?
BLS is one of the most important lifesaving skillsets anyone can learn. Whether you work in healthcare or simply want to be prepared for emergencies at home, in public, or at work, this course ensures you know exactly what to do in a critical situation.
Key benefits include:
- Clear, hands‑on training in essential basic life support skills
- Suitable for NHS staff, dental teams, care workers, and members of the public
- Practical training using manikins and AED trainers
- Confidence‑building instruction from qualified first aid trainers
- Ideal for professional CPD or personal preparedness
What the Essential BLS Course Covers
Learners will cover:
Immediate Response Skills
- How to recognise cardiac arrest quickly and accurately
- Checking responsiveness and breathing
- Calling for emergency services effectively
High‑Quality CPR
- CPR for adults (with optional child/infant CPR on request)
- Correct compression depth, rate, and hand placement
- Minimising interruptions to compressions
- Team CPR principles (for clinical environments)
Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Turning on and applying an AED
- Following automated voice prompts
- Delivering safe shocks
- Continuing CPR until professional help arrives
Additional Lifesaving Knowledge
- Recovery position
- Managing unconscious casualties
- Understanding the chain of survival
- Infection control and responder safety
Be Ready to Save a Life – Learn Essential BLS Skills
Completing this Essential Basic Life Support Course gives you the knowledge and confidence to perform effective CPR, use an AED, and take control during life‑threatening emergencies. With expert instruction, practical training, and simple, clear guidance, this course empowers every learner to make a life‑saving difference when it matters most.
Who Should Attend:
• Healthcare professionals (clinical and non-clinical staff)
• First aiders and emergency responders
• Teachers, fitness instructors, and childcare providers
• General members of the public seeking CPR/AED training
Key Topics Covered:
- Chain of survival and early recognition
- Child, Baby & Adult CPR
- AED use: setup, safety, and shock delivery
- Management of an unconscious casualty
- Recovery position and post-resuscitation care
- Basic choking management
Course Duration:
• 2.5 hours
• No formal assessment. Continuous observation of skills and participation
Certification:
• Certificate of Attendance or Basic Life Support Certificate (valid for 3 years)
• This course is UK Resuscitation Council Compliant
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Recognise the signs of cardiac arrest and unresponsiveness
• Perform high-quality chest compressions and rescue breaths
• Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively
• Place an unconscious breathing person in the recovery position
• Respond confidently until professional help arrives