Adult and Paediatric Basic Life Support
“Perfect for anyone who needs Basic Life Support skills”
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.
While the priority is on preventing clinical deterioration, some patients’ condition will progress to cardiorespiratory arrest and require cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Early and effective resuscitation can save lives. Healthcare organisations must have a clearly defined resuscitation policy and ensure that they provide an effective resuscitation response and service. As part of their duty to ensure safe and effective care, healthcare organisations must ensure that their workforce receives the appropriate training, including periodic updates, in order to maintain a level of resuscitation competence relevant to their role.
The Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF - V1.0, January 2020) states that refresher training for all staff in healthcare settings is undertaken on a yearly basis, with additional learner outcomes for clinical staff.
Course Overview
During this half day, in-person course, learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR and choking.
Learner Outcomes
The learner will:
be able to recognise cardiorespiratory arrest
know how to summon immediate emergency help in accordance with local protocols
be able to start CPR using chest compressions
know how to recognise and respond to patients with clinical deterioration or cardiorespiratory arrest, escalating care in accordance with local policy
be able to initiate an appropriate emergency response, which may include management of choking, anaphylaxis and the use of the recovery position, all in accordance with current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines
be able to initiate and maintain effective chest compressions in accordance with current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines
be able to provide basic airway management i.e. ensure an open airway
be able to initiate and maintain effective lung ventilations in accordance with current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines
know how an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can be operated safely and appropriately
understand their individual role and responsibilities in responding to persons in emergency situations
understand their individual responsibilities in reporting and recording details of an emergency event accurately
understand the importance of undertaking any resuscitation interventions within the limits of their personal capabilities and context of any previous training received
know how they should apply the local Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Policy within clinical context.
understand and be able to apply the ABCDE approach
know how to manage and co-ordinate roles and responsibilities within the team in responding to emergency situations until the arrival of a resuscitation team or more experienced assistance
be able to participate as a member of the resuscitation team
be able to provide initial post resuscitation care until the arrival of the resuscitation team or more experienced assistance.
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
Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator Practical Assessment
Choking Practical Assessment
“The CPR training was very good… actually EXCELLENT… and useful. It has never been as good as this time. Thanks.”
Shayesteh Farhang Farrahy - North West Dental Care
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Course Cost
£75 (exc. VAT) per person
Inclusive of course resources, handouts and eCertificates on successful completion.
The Basic Life Support course starts at 9.30am and will finish by 12.30pm. There is a short break.
Course Handout
Course and Venue Details
We run our courses at Roko Health Club by Chiswick Bridge, which has a car park as well as good public transport options. There is an onsite cafe for food and drink.
The Basic Life Support course starts at 9.30am and will finish by 12.30pm. There is a short break.
Learners are advised to wear clothes that they are comfortable kneeling, bending and laying in.
Course Venue
Roko Health Club
Hartington Road
Chiswick
London
W4 3AN
