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Basic Life Support and First Aid

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This essential course teaches you how to provide basic life support and first aid to someone in need before professional help arrives.

Your response in an emergency could help save a life before professional help arrives.


Under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, employers are required to ensure appropriate first aid training is provided in the workplace.

This course meets those requirements and is suitable for individuals in any role.


Course Overview:


Duration: Approximately 3 hours

Format: Online theory followed by face-to-face practical training


What to expect in face-to-face training:


You will learn key life-saving techniques, including:


How to perform CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)


How to assist someone who is choking


How to place a casualty in the recovery position.


They equip you with the essential tools to deliver life-saving care when it matters most



 Get certified and gain the confidence to act in an emergency. Enroll now and be prepared to save a life!



Course requirements

  • Age Requirement: Must be 16 years or older
  • Healthcare Interest: Ideal for students pursuing careers in healthcare, social care, or emergency response
  • Physical Ability: Able to perform practical tasks such as CPR and moving a casualty into the recovery position

In This Course, you will learn how to

  • To act quickly, stabilize victims, and prevent complications before professional medical assistance arrives
  • Be able to provide basic life support.
  • understand and know how to follow procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Basic Life Support (BLS)??

Basic Life Support (BLS) refers to emergency techniques used to maintain breathing and circulation in critical situations like cardiac arrest or choking..

Who should take a BLS course??

Healthcare learners (medical students, nurses, paramedics). Workplace safety officers & first responders. Caregivers, teachers, and members of the public interested in emergency response..

How do I perform CPR correctly??

The standard CPR sequence follows 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths, repeated until medical help arrives..

What is First Aid??

First Aid is immediate medical assistance provided before professional care arrives, helping stabilize individuals after an injury or illness..

How do I stop severe bleeding?

Apply direct pressure to the wound. Use clean dressings and elevate the injured limb if possible. Avoid removing deep-embedded objects—seek medical attention instead..

How often should I renew my First Aid certification??

First Aid certificates are typically valid for 3 years, but regular refresher courses are recommended..

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