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CSTF Resuscitation: Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) and Paediatric Life Support Practical Training Courses
| Course title | CSTF Resuscitation: Adult & Paediatric Life Support - Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Locations | London and Coventry |
| Course duration | 3.5 Hours |
| Course fee | £39.99 (Inclusive of VAT) |
| Accreditation | CPD Certification Service (CPDUK) |
| Certification | Same-day CPD certification upon completion |
| Certificate validity | 1 year |
| Group bookings | Available for onsite training or at our open centres (up to 20 delegates) |
Book your CSTF Resuscitation: Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) and Paediatric Life Support Training (Refresher) with assessment for only
£39.99
inclusive of VAT
Our Basic Life Support (BLS) Practical Refresher Training Course is designed to equip healthcare professionals and non-clinical staff with the critical skills to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies. Delivered by expert trainers, this course focuses on both Adult and Paediatric Life Support, ensuring comprehensive coverage for professionals working across different patient demographics. The training is aligned with the latest Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines and the UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF), meeting NHS, CQC, and other regulatory requirements.
This face-to-face, classroom-based training offers hands-on resuscitation practice and scenario-based learning, ensuring you leave with the practical skills and confidence required to respond effectively to emergencies.
- Format - Face-to-face practical training, including hands-on resuscitation scenarios
- Course duration - 3.5 hours
- Accreditation - CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)
- Certification - Same-day CPD certification upon completion
- Certificate validity - 1 year
- Location - Central London (Westminster)
- Compliance - Meets CSTF, Health Trust Europe (HTE), Crown Commercial Services (CCS), and NHS frameworks
- Group bookings - Available for onsite training or at our open centres (up to 20 delegates)
This course is suitable for healthcare and adult social care workers who provide direct patient care, including doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and health and social care support staff, who need to be proficient in basic adult and paediatric life support.
This course covers all the learning outcomes recommended in the CSTF guidance and Resuscitation Council UK recommendations.
On completion of Level 1 basic life support, the learner will:
- Recognise cardiorespiratory arrest.
- Know how to summon immediate emergency help according to local protocols.
- Start CPR using chest compressions.
- Locate and operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
In addition to the Level 1 outcomes, the learner will:
- Understand national guidelines and local resuscitation policies and procedures specific to adult basic life support.
- Recognise and respond to patients with clinical deterioration or cardiorespiratory arrest, escalating care in line with local policy.
- Initiate an appropriate emergency response, including managing choking and applying the recovery position, in accordance with Resuscitation Council UK guidelines.
- Perform effective chest compressions and maintain lung ventilation as per current guidelines.
- Provide basic airway management to ensure an open airway.
- Safely and effectively operate an AED.
- Understand the responsibilities of healthcare professionals in emergencies, including accurate reporting and recording of events.
- Recognise the limits of personal resuscitation capabilities and apply the Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) policy within the clinical context.
- Understand national guidelines and local resuscitation policies specific to paediatric care.
- Recognise and respond to children showing signs of clinical deterioration or cardiorespiratory arrest, escalating care in line with local protocols.
- Initiate appropriate emergency responses, including the management of choking and the application of the recovery position, aligned with Resuscitation Council UK guidelines.
- Provide basic airway management for paediatric patients.
- Perform and maintain effective paediatric chest compressions and lung ventilation as per current guidelines.
- Safely and effectively use an AED on paediatric patients.
- Understand the individual roles and responsibilities in responding to paediatric emergencies and accurately report and record the details of the event.
- Apply the DNACPR policy or anticipatory care decisions within the clinical context.
The course covers a range of critical topics necessary for effective resuscitation:
- National and local guidelines - In-depth review of Resuscitation Council UK guidelines and local policies.
- Clinical deterioration - Early recognition of clinical deterioration in both adult and paediatric patients.
- CPR techniques - Hands-on practice in chest compressions and lung ventilation for both adults and children.
- AED operation - Comprehensive training on the correct selection, placement, and operation of AEDs.
- Choking management - Techniques to manage choking, including back blows and abdominal thrusts.
- Recovery position - Practical application of the recovery position to ensure airway protection and prevent aspiration.
- Simulated resuscitation scenarios - Simulations to practice learned skills under real-life conditions.
- Ethical considerations - Understanding DNACPR and patient autonomy in resuscitation efforts.
- Teamwork and communication - Training on effective teamwork and communication during emergencies using tools like SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation).
- Post-resuscitation care - Guidance on providing care following successful resuscitation, including transferring the patient to higher levels of care.
By completing this course, you will:
- Gain confidence in recognising and responding to emergencies.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest guidelines and best practices from Resuscitation Council UK.
- Meet regulatory requirements for NHS, CQC, and other healthcare organisations.
- Receive accredited certification, demonstrating your competence in BLS and emergency response.
By attending our Basic Life Support course, you will gain the essential skills to ensure patient safety and meet the highest standards of care in adult and paediatric emergencies. Our expert trainers and state-of-the-art facilities ensure you leave fully equipped to respond confidently.
Participants will undergo hands-on assessments through simulated resuscitation scenarios. Upon successful completion, a same-day CPD certificate will be issued, valid for 1 year. This ensures you meet ongoing professional requirements and can provide evidence of competence.
If you're looking to provide statutory and mandatory training for your team, we offer in-house training that can be delivered at your workplace, providing convenience and flexibility. Courses are fully customisable to suit your team’s specific needs, including any of the subjects aligned with the CSTF, safeguarding, and more. premises. Group bookings are available for up to 20 delegates.
How do I book for in-house training courses?
- Fill in the form - Let us know your training requirements.
- Consultation - Our team will get in touch to fully understand your needs.
- Schedule - We arrange a date and customise the session to suit your organisation.
- Training - Our expert trainer delivers the required courses at your chosen venue.
- Feedback - We will collect feedback from all trainees and provide you with a report with our recommendations.
CSTF Moving and Handling & BLS Practical Training in London
- Course duration - 3 hours
- CPD hours - 3 hours
- Accreditation - CPD Certification Service
- Certification - CPD certificate
- Certificate validity - 1 year
Certificate validity - 1 year
This CSTF Moving And Handling & BLS Practical training refresher course covers the following:
- Introduction to moving and handling legislation and regulations.
- Identification of common hazards and the risks they pose to staff and patients, including musculoskeletal injuries.
- Strategies for managing risks focusing on preventive measures, workplace adaptations, and the use of risk assessment tools.
- Employers' legal obligations to provide a safe working environment, employees' obligations to follow safety procedures and use equipment correctly, and how these responsibilities apply in moving and handling activities.
- Dynamic risk assessments, ergonomic approaches, and safer moving and handling principles.
- Application of ergonomic principles to reduce strain and improve safety during moving and handling tasks.
- Core principles of safer moving and handling, including proper body mechanics, team lifting techniques, and the use of handling aids.
- Comprehensive training on various people moving equipment, including hoists, slide sheets, and transfer boards.
- Best practices for equipment use to ensure both patient dignity and staff safety, with practical demonstrations and exercises.
The course content adheres to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and National Back Exchange (NBE) guidelines. It also fulfils the UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) standards for healthcare providers. This comprehensive training meets all the regulatory requirements established by the CQC, Care Inspectorates, and other relevant organisations, making it appropriate for all individuals working in health and social care.
- A review of the most current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines alongside local policies governing resuscitation practices.
- Identifying the early signs of patient decline towards clinical deterioration or cardiorespiratory arrest.
- Hands-on techniques for performing high-quality chest compressions and effective lung ventilation, including the ratio, depth, and frequency required to maximise the chance of survival in a cardiac arrest scenario.
- Comprehensive instruction on the correct selection, placement, and operation of AEDs, with practical exercises.
- Strategies and procedures for promptly recognising and responding to choking incidents.
- Correctly applying recovery positions, facilitating open airways and preventing aspiration aligned with Resuscitation Council UK guidelines.
- Simulated emergency scenarios that mimic real-life situations to test and refine the application of learned skills for actual clinical emergencies tailored to different patient circumstances and aligned with Resuscitation Council UK guidelines.
- Ethical dilemmas and considerations in resuscitation including respect for patient autonomy and understanding when it might be appropriate to initiate or withhold resuscitation efforts based on DNACPR orders.
- Effective communication and teamwork among healthcare professionals during emergencies, including clear role definitions and standardised communication tools.
- Guidelines on providing care after resuscitation, addressing the patient's physical and emotional needs, and considering transferring to higher levels of care if necessary.
The course content follows Resuscitation Council UK guidelines and meets the UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) standards for healthcare providers. This ensures the training is thorough, meets all regulatory requirements set by the CQC, Care Inspectorates, and other bodies, and is suitable for everyone in health and social care.
- Certification - Same-day certification
- Certificate validity - 1 year
- Framework compliance - Complies with CSTF, Health Trust Europe (HTE), Crown Commercial Services (CCS) and the NHS Collaborative Procurement Partnerships (CPP) NHS frameworks
- Group bookings - Click here to book onsite/your venue (Max. 20 delegates)
Basic Life Support Practical Training Courses in London
Book our CSTF-aligned and accredited basic life support training courses to meet NHS, CQC and other regulatory requirements. Courses delivered by experts with same-day certification.
| Format | Face-to-face practical training |
|---|---|
| Course duration | 2 hours |
| Accreditation | CPD Certification Service (CPDUK) |
| Certification | Same-day CPD certification |
| Certificate validity | 1 year |
| Framework compliance | Complies with CSTF, Health Trust Europe (HTE), Crown Commercial Services (CCS) and the NHS Collaborative Procurement Partnerships (CPP) NHS frameworks |
| Group bookings | Click here to book onsite/your venue (Max. 20 delegates) |
Book classroom-based BLS courses with assessment in London for only
£39.99
inclusive of VAT
Event Location: 8 Hop Gardens, off St. Martin’s Lane (between Côte Brasserie and Gymbox) London WC2N 4EH
Resuscitation (BLS) Practical Training Course
This classroom-based BLS refresher course is ideal for experienced healthcare and social care professionals in the NHS and independent sector, including:
- Nurses
- Doctors/GPs and medical professionals
- Allied health professionals (AHPs)
- Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
- Locum and agency workers
- Health and social care workers, including care assistants, support workers, and domiciliary care workers.
Our face-to-face BLS training course covers the following:
- Recognition and response to clinical deterioration.
- National guidelines and local resuscitation policies.
- Initiating emergency responses, including managing to choke and using the recovery position.
- Effective chest compressions and airway management.
- Safe and appropriate use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
- Understanding roles and responsibilities during emergencies.
- Accurate reporting and recording of emergency events.
- Format - Face-to-face practical training
- Course duration - 2 hours
- Accreditation - CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)
- Certification - Same-day CPD certification upon completion
- Certificate validity - 1 year
- Framework compliance - Complies with CSTF, Health Trust Europe (HTE), Crown Commercial Services (CCS) and the NHS Collaborative Procurement Partnership (CPP) NHS frameworks
In-house Statutory and Mandatory Training
Can't come to us? We'll come to you! Our in-house training option brings our expert trainers directly to your site. This flexible solution allows your team to receive high-quality training without leaving the workplace, minimising disruption and maximising convenience. Click here to complete the form below to let us know of your staff's statutory and mandatory training requirements.
