Basic Life Support and First Aid Awareness

This training considers the immediate needs when assessing and managing the collapsed patient and provides the candidate with a clear awareness of the issues associated with promoting and maintaining safe working practice. 

For further information about this course, please contact Elite Training Associates on 01202 296108 or email info@elitetraining.org.uk

 

Candidates will be able to manage patients in cardiac arrest until assistance arrives whilst maintaining a safe environment. 

 

The session will consider both theoretical requirements and practical ability to effectively carry out correct basic life support technique as per current legislation.

Course content
• Assessment Criteria
• Management of the collapsed patient
• Review of the theoretical aspects of Basic Life Support 
• Principles of risk assessment
• Recovery Position
• Basic Life Support technique and demonstration
• Practical session
• Role and responsibility

 

Learning Objectives

Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and underpinning knowledge required to undertake correct Basic Life Support practice

 

To safely apply knowledge and skills

 

This course is suitable for:

All staff new to the healthcare setting

 

Individuals returning to practice after a period of absence