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

Martyn, Leicestershire
On behalf of my clients Greg, Chris and Martin and myself I would like to say a big thank you to Mike for delivering an excellent course today. With a lot of passion, enthusiasm, and humour together with practical and helpful hands-on interaction, the whole group became involved in a very enjoyable training day. As it was 10 yrs since I did my last first aid course, I learnt a lot and appreciate being brought up to date with the various changes and new topics not previously covered. Well done!
Emergency First Aid at Work
Julia Smerdon, Walsall
Great two days at Calderfields First Aid re-qualification Brian Dennant is an amazing trainer and person. Thank you for making me feel confident in First Aid ???? x
First Aid at Work re-qualification course
Samantha Guy,
Thank you to Mick our trainer who delivered our first aid training on two Saturdays. He is a credit to your organisation. Mick made the training not only fun but a great learning environment. Thank you for training our team and we will certainly be recommending your training to others. Thank you once again
Paediatric First Aid course
Jess, Leicester
While I think about it, I just want to take the time to pass on my thanks to everyone at FRFA. Every time I organise a course here at the Loughborough Learning Alliance, I always think about providing feedback but then forget or never get around to it - I'm so sorry! I want to say thank you to all of you for the amazing work you do. From the initial enquiry, which is handled so well and quickly, up to the end of the day when the course has finished, the service is absolutely amazing and faultless. Each and every one of your trainers are just such fantastic people, and I can honestly say, it's such a pleasure for them to come and facilitate courses for all our local Schools. They are always so friendly and so happy in their jobs! I think they all have a great sense of humour too. Every single person who books the courses always has such great feedback at the end of the day. I would honestly never use a different First Aid company for all of our training. If we don't have a course coming up, I'll always go on your website and find a local Open Course for them and pass on the recommendation. Keep up the amazing work, thank you! Kind Regards Jess
First Aid course for Schools in Loughborough
Andy McLean,
Excellent three day first aid at work course Lead by Brian Denning. He's an ex paramedic who's served years on the Staffordshire ambulance teams so there's not much he hasn't seen or dealt with. The course was well balanced between practical tasks, videos, slideshows and conversation included plenty of anicdotes and stories of bryan dealing with actual emergencies as a PM. A very enjoyable course with the learning well paced for all. Absolutely first class and I have no reservation whatsoever in giving this company my strongest recommendation.
First Aid at Work course
The First Response (First Aid) trainer started the session and literally within seconds had established a strong, warm, rapport with the delegates.
Lee, Walsall
I have to say how much I enjoyed the First Aid Training course that I was lucky to be part of last week, and cannot think of a time when I have had so much fun.....working. David is an excellent trainer, and everybody has come away very positive about the complete 3 days. His manner, approach, and skill/knowledge base was excellent, and I will definitely be recommending your company to anyone who wishes to complete this course, following this experience. Please pass my thanks to Dave, for doing such an excellent job, and wish him well.
First Aid at Work course
Shaz Parsons, Walsall
Did my 2 day FAW re-qualification course this week with Brian. Enjoyed the whole course so much I may be looking to book my Paediatric re-qualification with First Response too. Well worth the journey up to Walsall - thank you
First Aid at Work Refresher Course
Sharon, Staffordshire
Good Evening I attended a blended first aid course in Stafford. We had Glenn as our trainer he was such a fun trainer and made the session enjoyable whilst we were learning. Very informative and very experienced in his field of work. All equipment was in perfect condition for us to use, please pass my message on to him he is a credit to your company I know where and who to recommend for future courses. Kind regards, Sharon.
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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.
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Sarah Keenan, Walsall
Really great day with Brian. Well structured and engaging course. Successfully passed my day 1 #Firstaid, just day 2 to go! Then I am qualified again for 3 years
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T. Walters, Walsall
I have just completed the First Aid at Work Requalification course. This is my ninth renewal but I have always faced it with a feeling of dread, however, 3 years ago I was introduced to First Response First Aid. I was so impressed with the standard of presentation and delivery, my employers now use your service for the retraining of all our First Aiders...and I admit to enjoying my latest course! Thank you
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Basic Life Support including CPR (BLS)