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Basic Life Support (BLS) Training
This course covers the essential principles of Basic Life Support (BLS), including patient assessment, airway management, breathing support, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This course is certified by both the Irish Heart Foundation & American Heart Association and is recognised internationally.
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About the training
This course provides essential knowledge and practical skills in Basic Life Support (BLS) to help respond effectively to life-threatening emergencies. It covers key areas such as patient assessment, airway management, breathing support, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), along with recognising airway obstruction and ensuring safe, timely intervention.
What You'll Learn
- Ability to recognise and respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies
- Confidence in performing CPR and supporting airway and breathing
- Understanding of how to manage choking and obstructed airways
- Knowledge of safe, effective emergency response practices
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Training Overview
- Introduction to Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Chain of survival and emergency response steps
- Recognising cardiac arrest and unresponsiveness
- Airway, breathing, and circulation (ABC approach)
- Overview of CPR techniques (adult, child, infant)
- Identifying and managing choking
- Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) – basics
- Importance of timely intervention
- Instructor-led demonstration of full CPR cycle
- Step-by-step airway management techniques
- Demonstration of AED usage
- Correct hand placement and compression technique
- Managing obstructed airway (adult and child)
- Infection control and safety precautions during BLS
- Hands-on practice of scene safety and initial assessment
- Checking responsiveness and breathing
- Performing chest compressions (correct depth and rate)
- Delivering rescue breaths effectively
- Practising CPR sequences on manikins
- Simulated choking management techniques
- Safe positioning (recovery position)
- Common challenges during emergency response
- When to start and stop CPR
- Importance of teamwork in resuscitation
- Legal and ethical considerations (confidentiality, consent)
- Sharing real-life scenarios and experiences
- Q&A and clarification of key concepts
- Importance of refresher training and skill retention
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course covers essential life-saving skills including CPR, airway management, breathing support, and recognising and responding to cardiac arrest and choking emergencies.
This course is suitable for healthcare professionals, caregivers, first aiders, and anyone who wants to learn how to respond effectively in emergency situations.
No prior medical experience is required. The course is designed to be accessible for both beginners and those seeking to refresh their skills.
Yes, participants will receive a certification upon successful completion, confirming their competency in Basic Life Support skills.
Yes, cancellations or rescheduling require at least 72 hours’ notice to be eligible for a refund or change.