Adult Basic Life Support (ABLS) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) Course

2 Hours

Includes an AED manual and certificate (valid for 1 year). Timings can vary depending on the number of candidates and their competency.

+ Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for all those who wish to learn how to recognise and provide immediate treatment for a cardiac arrest. With bag-valve mask for healthcare settings.

+ Course Content

Adult basic life support
Safe use of the AED
Lecture on amendments to make for children

Automated External Defibrillation (AED) Course - only for Community Groups

1.5 Hours

+ Who Should Attend?

The course is suitable for community groups (Healthcare professionals please see the ABLS and AED courses) who wish to have the knowledge to help save a life.

+ Course Content

Safe use of the AED

Adult Basic Life Support (ABLS)

1.5 Hours

How to recognise and manage a cardio-respiratory arrest. Includes a lecture on amendments to make for children.

Paediatric Basic Life Support (PBLS)

2 Hours

How to recognise and manage a cardio-respiratory arrest in children. Includes practical simulation using a baby and small child manikin.

Anaphylaxis recognition & initial treatment

1 Hour

A course covering the recognition and initial management of Anaphylaxis. Includes Adrenaline Auto Injector pen training .

Medical Emergencies Training for Healthcare settings

2 Hours

CPD verified

Course objectives:

To gain an understanding into some of the most common medical emergencies within the specific healthcare setting
To be able to recognise the signs/symptoms of a deteriorating patient and using an ABDCE approach prioritise their care
Learn how to treat specific medical emergencies using the equipment and drugs available, working within the relevant scope of practice
For individuals to be clear of their role and understand what action needs to be taken in a medical emergency

Course timings may vary according to candidate numbers/competencies