Basic Life Support including CPR (BLS) - Course Overview

This course provides learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to respond effectively to life-threatening emergencies, with a strong focus on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Designed to deliver up-to-date guidance and hands-on experience, the training covers core basic life support techniques including managing an incident, CPR for adults, children, and babies, placing casualties into the recovery position, and the safe use of an AED. It is particularly useful for those who need to refresh their CPR skills on a yearly basis, helping learners stay confident and prepared to act quickly when it matters most.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for anyone who may be required to provide basic life support or perform CPR in an emergency. It is ideal for employees, carers, healthcare support staff, and individuals who need regular CPR updates as part of their role or workplace requirements.

The training offers a practical refresher for those with previous experience, as well as a clear introduction for anyone looking to build confidence in responding to cardiac emergencies.

Contents / Learning Outcomes

In Accordance with Appendix 6 H&S (First-Aid) Regulations 1981

Managing an incident
Resuscitation (Adult, Child & Baby)
Unconsciousness
Recovery positions
Safe use of an AED

Course Details

Duration: Half a day (2 hours)
Group Size: Up to 12 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor
Assessment Method: Continuous assessment and practical activities
Pre-requisite: None required - open to all levels of experience

*For courses inside the M25, please note the price for a group is £990 + vat

Suggested Progression:

Recommended annual refresher training
Automated External Defibrillation further training

Course Reviews

Marion, Warwickshire
Trainer helped to maintain concentration of candidates through anecdotes and light hearted questioning.
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course
Andy, Tipton
The course yesterday was the best first aid & manual handling course I have attended in over 35 years and I think this was mainly down to the way it was put over by the tutor.
First Aid course, AED & Manual Handling bespoke course.
Donna, Warwickshire
It's the first time I've ever done a First Response First Aid course, as I've always done a St Johns before now. I'm very impressed as I didn't glaze over.
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Course
Liz Earle - Director, Partners In Pregnancy, Leicestershire
Thank you for sharing your expertise at the Your Pregnancy, Your Baby Show & Exhibition. I have received some lovely comments regarding your workshops and advice. Both the delegates and I feel they will be exceedingly helpful to those participants who are embarking on their journey as a Parent. We appreciate your thoughtfulness in crafting the presentation and thoroughness in delivering helpful advice....Thank you again for helping to create the next generation of Parents.
Bite Size Training & Advice
Helena, Leicestershire
I have completed quite a few first aid courses and this has been the best by far - I will remember lots.
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course
Jenny Carter,
Just completed a 3 day course with Mick, fantastic man, made everyone feel at ease great sense of humour, learnt a lot more then I thought when it came to the test would recommend to anyone to do it.
First Aid at Work course
Steph, Assistant Care Manager, Boston Spa, LS23
Please can you pass on some feedback from today's trainers? Vic & Laura.. we had them do basic life support at Box Tree… what a team they are. They were spot on, really simple, informative training. We had a good laugh, and some really good techniques were shown. They were very professional and helped those who needed it. Many thanks, Steph
Basic Life Support
Sarah, Wolverhampton
I found this course engaging. The trainer was professional, but approachable and friendly allowing me to feel comfortable to ask questions and be involved. The use of videos helped to see real situations - GREAT IDEA !!
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course
Sharon, Staffordshire
Please can I ask you to pass on my compliments for the first aid training yesterday at Reginald Mitchell Court. Glenn Hulse the trainer presented the course very well, we were all very impressed, and we enjoyed the day which is what matters.
Care Home First Aid - Bespoke course
Care Company, Walsall
"Following the People Moving and Handling course can you please pass on our feedback as to how much staff enjoyed the course and how helpful it was to them? The trainer was positive and knowledgeable. Thank you!"
People Handling
The First Response (First Aid) trainer's friendly and efficient style kept everyone's attention throughout the day. His simple but still detailed demonstrations brought the best out in everyone.
Nichola Stocks,
Completed a 2 day Paediatric First Aid course today. Glenn was a brilliant trainer and despite the serious nature of the course we still had the odd giggle. I now feel confident enough to deal with an emergency situation however I hope I never have to use my newly learnt skills! Thank you Glenn (and of course Bob)
Paediatric First Aid course

Basic Life Support including CPR (BLS)