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Basic Life Support (BLS) & AED Training

GO! First Aid provides practical Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR and AED training for GP surgeries, healthcare teams and organisations across Manchester and Greater Manchester.

Annual update training
CPR & AED skills
Healthcare-focused scenarios
Flexible on-site delivery

Flexible Healthcare Training

Arrange Basic Life Support, CPR and AED training at your GP surgery, healthcare setting or workplace, with practical sessions tailored to your team.

Flexible session times
For Clinical and non-clinical staff
Experienced instructors

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What you'll learn

Assessing an emergency scene
Using the DR ABCDE primary survey
Adult CPR techniques
Safe use of an AED (defibrillator)

Q: Is Basic Life Support (BLS) training mandatory?
A: Basic Life Support training requirements depend on the learner's role and workplace. Resuscitation Council UK recommends that staff in healthcare settings receive regular CPR training appropriate to their role, with clinical staff receiving at least annual updates. Resuscitation Council UK

Q: How often should BLS training be refreshed?
A: For healthcare staff, regular refresher training helps maintain CPR and emergency response skills. Resuscitation Council UK recommends at least annual updates for clinical staff, with training appropriate to their role and setting. Resuscitation Council UK

Q: Can you deliver BLS training at our GP surgery?
A: Yes. We regularly deliver on-site Basic Life Support, CPR and AED training for GP surgeries, medical practices, clinics and healthcare teams across Greater Manchester.

Q: How long does BLS training take?
A: Our instructor-led Basic Life Support (BLS) & AED course lasts 3 hours and includes practical CPR and AED training.

Q: Can training be tailored to our setting?
A: Yes. Training can be tailored to your team and setting, with practical scenarios relevant to the roles of clinical and non-clinical staff.

Q: Does BLS training include AED and defibrillator training?
A: Yes. Learners practise CPR and the safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), helping them develop the confidence to respond to a cardiac arrest. Current RCUK standards emphasise early CPR and early use of an AED. Resuscitation Council UK

Q: Where do you provide Basic Life Support training?
A: GO! First Aid provides Basic Life Support, CPR and AED training across Manchester and Greater Manchester. Training can be delivered at your GP surgery, healthcare setting or workplace, with open-course options also available.

Q: Do learners receive certificates?
A: Yes. Learners receive a certificate after successfully completing the training and practical assessment.

Q: Is BLS training suitable for non-clinical staff in a GP surgery?
A: Yes. BLS training can be delivered to both clinical and non-clinical staff, with the content and practical scenarios adapted to their roles. Resuscitation Council UK recommends that resuscitation training in primary care is appropriate to each person's role.

FAQs
Basic Life Support (BLS)

Our 3-hour Basic Life Support (BLS) & AED course provides practical CPR and AED training, helping learners develop the skills and confidence to respond to a medical emergency.

Training includes adult CPR, safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), choking management and emergency response procedures, with sessions available across Manchester and Greater Manchester.

We can help you understand which first aid course may be suitable for your workplace or setting, team size and first aid needs.
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Course Overview

Recovery position procedures
Conducting a secondary survey
Recognising and managing choking emergencies

Who Is This Course For?

GP surgeries

Medical practices

Dental teams

Clinics and healthcare settings

Healthcare assistants

Reception and support staff

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Our Basic Life Support (BLS) & AED training is suitable for healthcare professionals and teams who need practical CPR, AED and emergency response training.

It is commonly delivered for:

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