Basic Life Support (BLS) & AED

Practical CPR & AED Training

Course Overview

This course provides practical training in adult Basic Life Support, CPR and the safe use of an AED. Learners will develop a structured approach to assessing an unresponsive casualty, calling for emergency assistance and delivering effective resuscitation.

The course is suitable for workplaces, healthcare and care settings, community organisations, sports clubs and other groups wanting practical CPR and AED training. Delivery can also be adapted to reflect the needs and environment of a particular organisation.

Course Aim

This course aims to give learners the practical skills and confidence to recognise cardiac arrest, summon emergency assistance, perform effective adult CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely. The emphasis is on practical participation and developing the confidence to act quickly in a real emergency.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will learn how to:

  • Recognise an unresponsive casualty and assess breathing
  • Summon appropriate emergency assistance
  • Recognise cardiac arrest
  • Perform effective adult CPR
  • Understand the importance of early defibrillation
  • Operate an AED safely and effectively
  • Follow AED prompts while continuing effective CPR
  • Place a breathing casualty into the recovery position
  • Respond appropriately to an adult who is choking

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for anyone who may need to respond to a medical emergency in the workplace or community, including staff in healthcare and care settings, schools, sports clubs, community organisations and businesses.

No previous first aid experience is required. The course is also suitable for people wishing to refresh their existing CPR and AED skills.

Duration

3 Hours

The course is delivered with a strong practical focus, allowing time for learners to practise CPR, AED use and other essential Basic Life Support skills.

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive an FAIB-accredited Basic Life Support (BLS) & AED certificate, confirming successful completion of the training.

Course Content

  • Assessing an unresponsive casualty
  • Recognising cardiac arrest
  • Contacting the emergency services
  • Adult CPR and effective chest compressions
  • Rescue breaths and chest compressions
  • Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Combining CPR with AED use
  • Recovery position
  • Adult choking
  • Practical CPR and AED scenarios
  • Questions, review and consolidation

Availability

Basic Life Support & AED training can be delivered at your workplace, organisation or suitable training venue. Courses can be arranged for businesses, healthcare and care settings, schools, sports clubs, community organisations and other groups. Please contact P3 First Aid Training to discuss group size, venue and delivery requirements.

Suggested Progression

Learners are encouraged to refresh their CPR and AED skills regularly to maintain confidence and practical competence. P3 First Aid Training can also provide further first aid training, including Emergency First Aid at Work and First Aid at Work where a recognised workplace first aid qualification is required.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Basic Life Support (BLS) & AED course?

The standard course is approximately 3 hours, with a strong emphasis on practical participation and developing confidence in CPR and AED use.

The course is suitable for workplaces, healthcare and care settings, schools, sports clubs, community organisations and other groups. No previous first aid experience is required.

You will learn how to assess an unresponsive casualty, recognise cardiac arrest, summon emergency assistance, perform effective adult CPR, use an AED safely, place a breathing casualty into the recovery position and respond to adult choking.

Yes. Practical participation is a key part of the course. Learners will have the opportunity to practise CPR and AED use using appropriate training equipment and realistic scenarios.

Do I need previous first aid experience?

No. The course is suitable for complete beginners as well as people who have previously undertaken first aid or resuscitation training and want to refresh their skills.

Yes. P3 First Aid Training can deliver BLS & AED training at suitable workplaces, healthcare and care settings, schools, sports clubs, community venues and other organisations.

Yes. This Basic Life Support (BLS) & AED course is accredited through the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) and is delivered by P3 First Aid Training as an FAIB-approved training provider.

Yes. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive an FAIB-accredited Basic Life Support (BLS) & AED certificate, confirming successful completion of the training.

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