CSTF - Adult Basic Life Support Support L1&L2 Online

Basic Life Support Online Training
Develop the essential emergency response skills needed to recognise and respond to cardiorespiratory arrest safely and effectively within healthcare and care environments.
This Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) Level 1 & 2 Online Training course is designed for healthcare professionals and care staff who may need to respond to medical emergencies, provide CPR, and support patient safety in line with current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines.
Online Basic Life Support Training for Healthcare Staff
This online Adult Basic Life Support course provides learners with the knowledge and practical understanding needed to recognise emergencies, initiate CPR, use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and support patients experiencing cardiorespiratory arrest.
The course focuses on emergency response procedures, airway management, chest compressions, ventilation techniques, defibrillation awareness, and post-resuscitation care.

Who Should Complete This Course?
This course is suitable for:
• Nurses
• Healthcare Assistants
• Support Workers
• Care Home Staff
• Clinical Support Workers
• Domiciliary Care Staff
• Allied Healthcare Professionals
• Agency Healthcare Workers
• Community Care Staff
• Any healthcare professional requiring BLS training

Course Duration
• Approximately 1 hour online learning
• Self-paced training
• Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile
• 1 CPD point awarded
• Certificate issued on successful completion
• 6 months access from the date of purchase

Course Aim
The aim of this course is to provide healthcare staff with the knowledge and practical understanding required to recognise cardiorespiratory arrest, initiate emergency response procedures, perform effective CPR, and use an AED safely in

line with current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidance.
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course learners will be able to:
• Recognise cardiorespiratory arrest
• Summon emergency help in line with local protocols
• Initiate CPR using effective chest compressions
• Understand how to locate and operate an AED
• Recognise and respond to clinical deterioration
• Apply the chain of survival principles
• Maintain an open airway using appropriate techniques
• Provide effective rescue breaths and lung ventilations
• Understand legal and ethical responsibilities during emergencies
• Record and report emergency incidents accurately
• Understand local DNACPR policies and anticipatory care decisions
• Respond safely within the limits of individual competence and training
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Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Adult Basic Life Support
Understand the importance of Adult Basic Life Support within emergency healthcare situations.
Topics include:
• Importance of BLS
• Emergency response principles
• Role of healthcare staff during emergencies
• Patient safety and survival outcomes
• Introduction to Resuscitation Council (UK) guidance

Module 2: Basic Life Support Techniques
Learn the core techniques involved in effective life support procedures.

Topics include:
• Chest compressions
• Rescue breaths
• Compression ratios
• CPR sequence
• Safe and effective CPR delivery

Module 3: Recognition of Cardiac Arrest
Develop the ability to recognise signs of cardiorespiratory arrest quickly.

Topics include:
• Signs and symptoms of cardiac arrest
• Assessing responsiveness
• Recognising abnormal breathing
• Importance of early intervention
• Escalation procedures

Module 4: Chain of Survival
Understand the critical stages involved in improving survival outcomes during emergencies.

Topics include:
• Early recognition
• Early CPR
• Early defibrillation
• Early advanced life support
• Importance of coordinated emergency response

Module 5: Airway Management
Learn techniques used to open and maintain a patient’s airway safely.

Topics include:
• Airway assessment
• Head tilt-chin lift technique
• Jaw thrust technique
• Maintaining airway patency
• Airway safety considerations

Module 6: Breathing Assessment
Understand how to assess breathing and provide appropriate support.

Topics include:
• Breathing assessment procedures
• Rescue breathing techniques
• Mouth-to-mouth ventilation
• Mouth-to-mask ventilation
• Monitoring breathing effectiveness

Module 7: Circulation Assessment
Develop understanding of circulation assessment and effective chest compressions.

Topics include:
• Recognising circulation failure
• Compression depth and rate
• Correct hand positioning
• Maintaining effective compressions
• Reducing interruptions during CPR

Module 8: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Learn the full sequence of CPR in accordance with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines.

Topics include:
• Adult CPR procedures
• CPR sequence and timing
• Team-based resuscitation awareness
• Maintaining patient safety
• Resuscitation best practice

Module 9: Use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
Understand how to operate an AED safely during emergencies.

Topics include:
• AED awareness
• Safe AED operation
• Applying defibrillator pads
• Following voice prompts
• Delivering a shock safely
• Safety precautions during defibrillation

Module 10: Cardiac Arrest Scenarios
Apply learning through emergency response scenarios and practical examples.

Topics include:
• Simulated emergency situations
• Decision-making during emergencies
• Team communication
• Applying CPR knowledge
• Emergency escalation procedures

Module 11: Legal and Ethical Considerations
Understand professional responsibilities relating to emergency care.

Topics include:
• Consent during emergencies
• Confidentiality responsibilities
• Documentation requirements
• Duty of care
• Professional accountability

Module 12: Post-Resuscitation Care
Learn the importance of ongoing patient support following resuscitation.

Topics include:
• Monitoring vital signs
• Supporting patient recovery
• Escalating ongoing concerns
• Follow-up care awareness
• Handover procedures
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Assessment and Certification
Learners will complete an end of course assessment to test their understanding of Adult Basic Life Support procedures, CPR, AED use, and emergency response principles.
Upon successful completion, learners will receive an Adult Basic Life Support Level 1 & 2 certificate.
CPD Information
• 1 CPD point awarded
• Supports Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) continuing professional development requirements
Nursing CPD Requirements
Nurses are required to complete 35 hours of relevant CPD during their three-year revalidation period.
Of these 35 hours:
• A minimum of 20 hours should involve participatory learning
• CPD activities should support safe and effective practice
• Learning should remain relevant to professional responsibilities

UK Guidance and References
This course aligns with current UK guidance including:
• Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines
• NHS emergency response procedures
• Care Quality Commission (CQC) expectations
• Health and Safety responsibilities
• DNACPR and anticipatory care guidance

Why Choose This Course?
• Designed specifically for healthcare and care professionals
• Flexible online learning
• Supports emergency response confidence
• Covers CPR and AED awareness
• Improves patient safety knowledge
• Supports mandatory and refresher training requirements
• Instant certification on completion

Additional Information
If you need more information about this course, please contact Train Healthcare directly:
• Telephone: 0208 3266 704
• Email: contact@trainhealthcare.com

Please note that refunds are not available for online training purchases.
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Strengthen your emergency response skills, improve patient safety awareness, and develop confidence in performing CPR and responding to medical emergencies with Adult Basic Life Support Level 1 & 2 Online Training today.


Requirements:
It is necessary to complete 35 hours (35 Nursing CPD Points) of relevant CPD within the three-year period since your last registration renewal or since joining the register.
Of these 35 hours (35 Nursing CPD Points), a minimum of 20 hours (20 Nursing CPD Points), should be dedicated to participatory learning, which involves engaging in activities that facilitate interaction with other professionals.