“For teams who regularly see children and infants in their practice”

It is a common expectation that healthcare staff will have sufficient knowledge and skills to be able to recognise and respond to signs of clinical deterioration.

Course Overview

BLS in Clinical Practice builds on core CPR and AED skills to provide a broader refresher for healthcare teams working in a clinical environment.

In addition to adult CPR and AED use, participants practise the management of choking and develop practical skills in basic airway management, including use of an oropharyngeal airway and bag-valve-mask ventilation.

The course is designed for teams who want their BLS training to reflect the equipment, responsibilities and teamwork involved in responding to an emergency within a clinical setting.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the session, participants should be able to:

Recognise and respond appropriately to adult and paediatric cardiac arrest.
Perform effective adult and paediatric CPR.
Use an AED safely and effectively.
Coordinate CPR and defibrillation within a clinical team.
Recognise the importance of early emergency activation and continued resuscitation.
Demonstrate appropriate practical BLS skills in simulated scenarios.

Learner Assessment

There is 1 method used to assess the Adult and Paediatric Basic Life Support programme.

Practical assessment - this is observed by the Trainer throughout the course, with the results of each key skill being recorded on the Practical Assessment Papers provided.
The Practical Assessment Papers are:

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Practical Assessment - Adults
Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator Practical Assessment - Adults

Who is this for?

Dental practices and dental teams.
GP and primary-care practices.
Aesthetic and other clinical practices.
Healthcare professionals and support staff who require a BLS refresher.
Teams seeking a short, focused update in CPR and AED use.

At a glance:

Duration: 3 hours
Participants: Up to 12
Format: In-house, practical training
Type: Refresher training
CPD: Verifiable CPD where the activity meets the relevant requirements

In-house Course Details:

Delivered at your own venue, in-house training reduces the time, cost and inconvenience of travelling to and from an offsite, scheduled course.
Training can be delivered on a date and at a time to suit you.

In-house Course Pricing

£525
Course start times between 8:00 am and 9:00 am, or between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm.

£625
Where the 3-hour course overlaps the 12:00–2:00 pm midday period.

Congestion Charge and parking costs may be passed on at cost.

Course Handout

I attended the BLS Training yesterday and it was excellent – the best BLS training I have had throughout my career! The trainer was exceptionally good.

Denise O’Malley - Head of Hospice Outreach Service