CSTF - Paediatric Basic Life Support (PBLS) Level 1 & 2

Paediatric Basic Life Support (PBLS) Level 1 & 2 Online Training

Learn essential paediatric emergency response skills and gain the confidence to respond effectively during life-threatening situations involving infants and children.

This CSTF - Paediatric Basic Life Support (PBLS) Level 1 & 2 online training course is designed for healthcare professionals, carers, and support staff working in healthcare and care environments across the UK.

The course supports safer clinical practice by helping learners recognise paediatric emergencies, respond appropriately, and provide immediate life-saving support while waiting for emergency assistance.

Online Paediatric Basic Life Support Training for Healthcare Staff

This online PBLS training course provides healthcare workers with the essential knowledge needed to recognise and respond to paediatric emergencies, including respiratory distress, cardiac arrest, choking, seizures, and anaphylaxis.

The training follows CSTF guidance and introduces learners to CPR techniques, airway management, AED use, communication, teamwork, and emergency response procedures relevant to infants and children.

Who Should Complete This Course?

This course is suitable for:

• Nurses
• Healthcare Assistants
• Support Workers
• Senior Carers
• Care Home Staff
• Paediatric Care Staff
• School Nurses
• Nursery Staff
• Clinical Support Workers
• Allied Healthcare Professionals
• Agency Healthcare Workers
• Anyone working with children in healthcare or care environments

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 workers with the knowledge and understanding required to recognise paediatric emergencies, initiate basic life support procedures, and respond safely and effectively in accordance with current national guidelines.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course learners will be able to:

• Summon immediate emergency help during paediatric emergencies
• Start CPR using effective chest compressions
• Locate and safely operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Understand national resuscitation guidelines and local policies
• Recognise and respond to clinical deterioration and cardiorespiratory arrest
• Initiate appropriate emergency responses for infants and children
• Provide basic airway management
• Recognise choking and respiratory emergencies
• Understand seizure management in paediatric patients
• Recognise and respond to anaphylaxis in children and infants
• Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork during emergencies

Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Paediatric Basic Life Support

Understand the importance of paediatric life support and early intervention during emergencies involving infants and children.

Topics include:

• Importance of PBLS in healthcare settings
• Role of healthcare workers during emergencies
• National resuscitation guidance
• Chain of survival principles
• Legal and professional responsibilities

Module 2: Recognition and Initial Assessment

Learn how to identify an unresponsive child or infant and carry out an initial assessment safely.

Topics include:

• Assessing responsiveness
• Recognising signs of clinical deterioration
• Airway, breathing, and circulation assessment
• Recognising respiratory distress
• Calling for emergency assistance

Module 3: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Develop knowledge of CPR techniques for infants and children.

Topics include:

• Chest compression techniques
• Rescue breathing
• Compression-to-ventilation ratios
• Infant and child CPR differences
• Safe use of resuscitation masks and bag-valve masks

Module 4: Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Understand how AEDs are used safely during paediatric emergencies.

Topics include:

• Locating an AED
• Safe AED operation
• Applying AED pads correctly
• Following voice prompts
• Safety precautions during defibrillation

Module 5: Management of Choking and Respiratory Emergencies

Learn how to recognise and respond to airway obstruction and respiratory emergencies.

Topics include:

• Recognising choking in infants and children
• Back blows and chest thrusts
• Managing asthma attacks
• Recognising allergic reactions
• Supporting airway management

Module 6: Managing Medical Emergencies

Explore common paediatric medical emergencies and appropriate responses.

Topics include:

• Recognition of cardiac emergencies
• Seizure management
• Recognition of arrhythmias
• Managing anaphylactic shock
• Emergency medication awareness

Module 7: Communication and Teamwork

Understand the importance of communication and teamwork during paediatric emergencies.

Topics include:

• Effective communication during emergencies
• Team coordination
• Escalating concerns appropriately
• Working within professional boundaries
• Supporting patients and families during emergencies

Assessment and Certification

Learners will complete an end of course assessment to test their understanding of paediatric basic life support principles and emergency response procedures.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a CSTF - Paediatric Basic Life Support (PBLS) Level 1 & 2 certificate.

CPD Information

• 1 CPD point awarded
• Supports Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) continuing professional development requirements

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD Requirements

It is necessary to complete 35 hours of relevant CPD within the three-year period since your last registration renewal or since joining the register.

Of these 35 hours, a minimum of 20 hours should be dedicated to participatory learning, involving activities that facilitate interaction with other professionals.

Why Choose This Course?

• CSTF aligned online training
• Designed specifically for healthcare and care staff
• Flexible self-paced learning
• Supports safer paediatric care
• Improves emergency response confidence
• Covers essential PBLS procedures
• 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 paediatric emergency response skills, improve patient safety, and gain essential life-saving knowledge with CSTF - Paediatric Basic Life Support (PBLS) Level 1 & 2 online training today.