BLS and AED Course

Course Overview

BLS and AED Course

The intent of this course is to provide learners with current knowledge and skills relating to basic life support (BLS) and using an Automated external defibrillator (AED).

The focus of this session is to support management of a cardiac arrest confidently and competently should the need arise.

We understand how stressful these situations can be so we will support learning of knowledge and skills during the session in a way that is informative and easy to remember.

There is no legal requirement to have AED training in the UK, however we intend to support the confidence and skills of the general public and make this training available. The numbers of AED’s being installed in public places are increasing rapidly and awareness of BLS and how to use an AED can save lives.

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for complete beginners or can also aid confidence of learners that want to refresh existing first aid knowledge and experience.

This course is suitable for anyone that wishes to gain some first aid skills and knowledge relating to basic life support of an adult.

Learning Method

This course offers a range of learning methods to suit individual learners and the tutor will support throughout. There will be:

• Discussion based learning using case studies and scenarios

• Independent or group learning by completion of classroom activities

• Practical elements

You will learn that first aid knowledge can empower you to promote safety and wellbeing. You will acquire skills and attributes required to manage a situation involving an adult in cardiac arrest.

Please note: This is not an accredited course this is a session designed to provide information and learning that promotes awareness and confidence when dealing with cardiac arrest and delivering Basic Life Support with an AED.