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Basic Life Support

Emergencies can happen anywhere, and a quick response can make a life-changing difference. This Basic Life Support (BLS) course explores the essential techniques for recognising medical emergencies, performing CPR, managing choking, controlling severe bleeding, and responding to other critical situations. The course follows a clear, step-by-step approach, making every topic easy to understand and apply.

Whether you work in healthcare or simply want to be prepared for the unexpected, this course provides a strong foundation in emergency response. You’ll work through clear, structured lessons designed to explain the correct actions for common medical emergencies. With flexible access and a cost-effective approach to learning, this course helps strengthen your confidence and ability to respond effectively when someone needs immediate care and every second counts.

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Skills You Will Develop

Develop the essential knowledge and practical skills to respond confidently when it matters most, including how to: 

  • Recognise life-threatening emergencies and respond using the DRSABCD approach.
  • Assess a casualty and decide on the most appropriate first aid response.
  • Use the contents of a first aid kit safely and effectively.
  • Place adults, children, and infants in the recovery position when required.
  • Perform CPR using the correct chest compression and rescue breathing techniques.
  • Understand how and when to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
  • Identify the signs of choking and apply the appropriate first aid response.
  • Control severe bleeding using recognised first aid techniques.
  • Treat burns and scalds with the appropriate first aid measures.
  • Support a suspected fracture while waiting for medical assistance.
  • Respond safely to cases of shock and electric shock.
  • Spot the warning signs of a heart attack or stroke and take immediate action.

Assessment & Certification

Assessment for the Basic Life Support Course is fully online. Complete a multiple-choice test, achieve 80% to pass, and receive your results instantly. Unlimited attempts are available to help you succeed with confidence.

Upon successful completion, you will receive a free Certificate of Completion to showcase your achievement. It strengthens your CV by demonstrating recognised knowledge of Basic Life Support and a commitment to ongoing learning. 

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Enrol today to build practical life-saving knowledge and feel prepared to respond when someone needs immediate care. 

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FAQ's

The Basic Life Support course introduces the essential skills needed to respond to medical emergencies. It covers CPR, choking, bleeding, burns, fractures, shock, heart attacks, strokes, and the DRSABCD approach using clear, practical guidance.

This course is assessed through ongoing (formative) and final (summative) assessments. You must successfully complete all assessments to receive your certificate.

Yes. Our courses are delivered entirely online, making them accessible worldwide.

This course is suitable for everyone looking to upskill, enhance their professional knowledge, explore a career change, or for employers who want to train their staff.

No prior experience is required. The course is suitable for beginners as well as those looking to refresh or enhance their skills.

Yes. Upon successful completion of the assessment at the end of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion free of charge.

It is 100% online, allowing you to learn at your own pace from any device, anytime and anywhere.

You can enrol by selecting your chosen course and completing the payment online. Once your enrolment is complete, you will receive instant access to the course and learning materials.

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