Basic Life Support (BLS) — Healthcare Foundation

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About Course

Basic Life Support (BLS) is an essential skill for every care home and healthcare worker in the UK. This CPD-accredited course follows current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines. Self-paced, ADHD-friendly, no medical background required. Complete in ~3 hours.

What you’ll learn

  • Recognise cardiac arrest and call for help correctly
  • Perform CPR on adults, children, and infants
  • Operate an AED safely and confidently
  • Manage choking emergencies
  • Use the recovery position
  • Understand your role in the Chain of Survival

CPD & compliance

Awards 3 CPD hours. Meets CQC inspection framework BLS requirements and Skills for Care guidance. Certificate downloadable immediately on completion.

What Will You Learn?

  • Respond confidently to cardiac emergencies
  • Meet CQC BLS training requirements
  • Earn 3 CPD hours with downloadable certificate
  • Self-paced — no time limits
  • Current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines

Course Content

Topic 1: Recognising Cardiac Arrest & the Chain of Survival

  • Recognising a Life-Threatening Emergency
  • The Chain of Survival — Your 4-Step Framework

Topic 2: Adult CPR — Compressions & Rescue Breathing

Topic 3: AED Use & Defibrillation

Topic 4: Choking, Recovery Position & Infant/Child CPR

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