Basic Life Support First Aid
(Half Day Course)

Course Overview 📘

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This Basic Life Support First Aid course is designed to help participants develop the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to respond confidently in a medical emergency.​ The course provides an overview of basic life support principles, including how to assess an emergency situation, provide CPR, use an automated external defibrillator, and place someone in the recovery position. Participants will also understand how to respond safely and effectively while waiting for professional medical help to arrive.​ This course supports a calm, confident, and practical approach to emergency first aid, helping participants feel prepared to take appropriate action when every second counts.

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What You Will Learn 🎯

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By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

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​✅ Understand the principles of Basic Life Support
✅ Assess an emergency situation safely
✅ Check for responsiveness and breathing
✅ Know when and how to call for emergency help
✅ Perform CPR on an adult
✅ Understand how to use an automated external defibrillator
✅ Place an unconscious breathing casualty in the recovery position
✅ Recognise the signs of choking and respond appropriately
✅ Understand basic infection control and personal safety during first aid
✅ Build confidence in responding to life-threatening emergencies

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Who Should Attend? 👥

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This course is suitable for anyone who may need to respond to a first aid emergency, including:

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👩‍⚕️ Health and social care staff
🏠 Care home and supported living teams
🤝 Support workers and personal assistants
🏢 Workplace staff and designated first aiders
🧑‍🏫 Education and childcare professionals
🚑 Emergency service and frontline workers
👨‍💼 Managers, supervisors, and team leaders
🌟 Anyone who wants to learn essential lifesaving skills

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No previous experience is required, making this course suitable for new staff, refresher training, workplace training, and wider community awareness.

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Why Choose This Course? 🌟

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This course gives participants clear, practical guidance on how to respond to emergency situations where basic life support may be required.

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Participants will benefit from:

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💡 Clear explanations of key Basic Life Support principles
🫀 Practical guidance on CPR and emergency response
⚡ Awareness of how to use an automated external defibrillator
🛠️ Realistic examples to support confidence and understanding
❤️ A calm and supportive approach to learning lifesaving skills
📝 Guidance on what to do before emergency services arrive
🏆 Suitable content for induction, refresher training, and organisational compliance

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By choosing this course, organisations can help ensure staff feel confident, capable, and prepared to respond appropriately in emergency situations.

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Course Availability 📅

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Available as an in-house training session at your workplace at a time which is convenient for you.

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