Basic Life Support and CPR
+ BLS and CPR Support
Fundamental Skills That Empower You to Act in Critical Moments
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a life saving procedure which is given to someone whose heart has stopped. It is most commonly used for people in cardiac arrest, but can also be performed on people who have had a drug overdose, who have drowned and on people who are choking (when other procedures have been carried out but the casualty has collapsed).
By combining chest compressions with rescue breaths, blood is kept flowing around the body and oxygenates the brain until an ambulance arrives. Should you witness a cardiac arrest it is imperative to call 999 and start CPR immediately, as this dramatically increases the chance of survival. Without CPR, brain death may start to occur after as little as 3 minutes and if a casualty is not breathing, they will die if resuscitation is not attempted.
Basic Life Support and CPR
Saving lives when every second counts
+ CPR for Emergencies
How to Perform Basic CPR
- Look for danger to yourself before approaching the casualty so you are not putting yourself at any risk.
- Is there a response from the casualty? Use talking and gently touch/pinch the earlobe or back of the hand.
- Shout for help. Shout to any people nearby to attract their attention, but do not leave the casualty.
- Check for breathing. Extend the airway by tilting the head back and lifting the chin to open the airway.
- Look, listen and feel for breathing. Once the airway is extended, put your cheek close to the persons mouth and look down toward the chest/stomach. Is the chest/stomach rising and falling?
- Put the casualty in the recovery position if they are breathing (unless you suspect a spina/neck injury), then call 999 and monitor until the medical services arrive.
- If the casualty is not breathing then call for emergency services immediately before doing anything else.
- Commence Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) immediately using 30 chest compressions of 5/6 centimetres depth followed by two rescue breaths.
- Continue CPR until emergency services arrive to take over.
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E-Learning and Blended
All our E-learning courses are carried out through ProCourses and meet the recommendations and guidelines set by the HSE and UK Resuscitation Council. We have a wide range of e-learning courses available including Anaphylaxis Awareness, Beauty Therapy First Aid and Sports First Aid. For a full list of courses and a discount code for 10% off any E-learning course, please take a look on our E-learning page.
+ Accredited Training, Online Convenience
E-Learning and Blended
All our E-learning courses are carried out through ProCourses and meet the recommendations and guidelines set by the HSE and UK Resuscitation Council. We have a wide range of e-learning courses available including Anaphylaxis Awareness, Beauty Therapy First Aid and Sports First Aid. For a full list of courses and a discount code for 10% off any E-learning course, please take a look on our E-learning page.
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We take pride in delivering high-quality training that makes a real difference. Don’t just take our word for it, see what our learners have to say about their experience with us!
Outdoor Pursuits First Aid Level 3
The instructor was relaxed, knowledgeable and the course was informative. Plenty of scope to ask questions
Child First Aid Level 3 (VTC)
I feel so much more confident about administering first aid after this course thanks to my instructors.
First Aid at Work Level 3
Dylan and Dan were excellent instructors. A great course to be a part of and I have come away feeling confident in my abilities as a first aider.
Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3
Very professional and useful. I learnt lots of new things I didn't know had changed from previous courses I have done.
+ What Our Clients Are Saying
Real Feedback From Satisfied Learners
We take pride in delivering high-quality training that makes a real difference. Don’t just take our word for it, see what our learners have to say about their experience with us!
Outdoor Pursuits First Aid Level 3
The instructor was relaxed, knowledgeable and the course was informative. Plenty of scope to ask questions
First Aid at Work Level 3
Dylan and Dan were excellent instructors. A great course to be a part of and I have come away feeling confident in my abilities as a first aider.
Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3
Very professional and useful. I learnt lots of new things I didn't know had changed from previous courses I have done.
Child First Aid Level 3 (VTC)
I feel so much more confident about administering first aid after this course thanks to my instructors.