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a group of learners around an instructor performing CPR on a manikin during a training course

Basic Life Support
(BLS)

Ideal for GP surgeries, healthcare settings and professionals requiring annual CPR and emergency response training.

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

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Flexible Healthcare Training

Deliver practical Basic Life Support training at your surgery or healthcare setting with flexible sessions tailored to your team.

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

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orange star with writing inside: most popular with gp surgeries
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What you'll learn

Assessing an emergency scene
Using the DR ABC primary survey
Adult CPR techniques
Safe use of an AED

Q: Is BLS training mandatory?
A: Many healthcare settings require staff to complete regular Basic Life Support training as part of professional standards, workplace requirements and patient safety procedures.

Q: How often should BLS training be refreshed?
A: Annual refresher training is strongly recommended to help maintain confidence and competence in CPR and emergency response skills.

Q: Can you deliver BLS training at our surgery?
A: Yes. We regularly deliver on-site BLS training for GP surgeries, clinics and healthcare settings, helping reduce disruption to your working day.

Q: How long does BLS training take?
A: Most BLS sessions last between 2–3 hours depending on group size, clinical requirements and additional content requested.

Q: Can training be tailored to our setting?
A: Absolutely. We can adapt scenarios and delivery to reflect your workplace environment, policies and team roles.

Q: Do learners receive certificates?
A: Yes. All learners receive a certificate upon successful completion of the training.

FAQs
Basic Life Support (BLS)

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Our Basic Life Support (BLS) training provides healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to respond confidently in a medical emergency.

The course focuses on adult CPR, AED use, choking management and emergency response procedures, with training tailored to healthcare and primary care environments.

We can help you choose the right training based on your workplace, team size and level of risk.
Contact us for guidance.

or visit the HSE website

On-site first aid training delivered at your workplace with practical, face-to-face courses for team
On-site first aid training delivered at your workplace with practical, face-to-face courses for team
Open first aid courses with scheduled training dates at local venues for individuals and small group
Open first aid courses with scheduled training dates at local venues for individuals and small group
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Course Overview
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First aid course overview showing 3 hours duration, face-to-face or blended learning, 3-year certi

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

Who Is This Course For?

GP surgeries
Medical practices
Dental team
Clinics and healthcare settings
Healthcare assistants
Reception and support staff

Not sure what course you need?

This course is suitable for healthcare professionals and teams requiring annual Basic Life Support training, including

Learners practising adult CPR and emergency first aid skills during a practical first aid training c
Learners practising adult CPR and emergency first aid skills during a practical first aid training c
Learner applying AED pads to an adult training manikin during a practical first aid course.
Learner applying AED pads to an adult training manikin during a practical first aid course.
Learners preparing and using a training AED during adult CPR practice.
Learners preparing and using a training AED during adult CPR practice.
Learner performing adult CPR on a training manikin while receiving guidance from an instructor.
Learner performing adult CPR on a training manikin while receiving guidance from an instructor.
Group of learners working together during a CPR and AED emergency response scenario.
Group of learners working together during a CPR and AED emergency response scenario.
Learners practising adult CPR and AED skills on a training manikin during a practical first aid trai
Learners practising adult CPR and AED skills on a training manikin during a practical first aid trai
Learner performing adult CPR on a manikin while another learner follows the AED procedure during fir
Learner performing adult CPR on a manikin while another learner follows the AED procedure during fir
Open first aid courses at local venues for individuals and small groups.
Open first aid courses at local venues for individuals and small groups.
In-house first aid training delivered at your workplace for teams and organisations.
In-house first aid training delivered at your workplace for teams and organisations.
Blended first aid training combining online learning with practical classroom training.
Blended first aid training combining online learning with practical classroom training.

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Want to learn more about the importance of effective CPR?

Read our article on Women and CPR to discover why women are less likely to receive bystander CPR and how greater awareness and confidence could help save more lives.

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