Basic Life Support (BLS) Training provides learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to respond promptly and effectively to cardiac arrest and other life-threatening emergencies.

The programme introduces the fundamental principles of the chain of survival, early recognition of cardiac arrest, activation of the emergency response system, high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).

Learners are introduced to appropriate BLS responses for adults, children and infants, including recognition and management of choking and other situations in which immediate life-saving intervention may be required.

Through instructor demonstrations, guided practice and realistic emergency scenarios, participants develop the ability to assess an unresponsive casualty, initiate appropriate BLS interventions and work effectively as part of a resuscitation team.

The training emphasises rapid recognition, personal and scene safety, effective chest compressions, appropriate ventilation, early defibrillation and minimising interruptions during CPR.

The BLS – Basic Life Support Training programme is designed to enable learners to:

✓ Understand the principles and importance of Basic Life Support (BLS)
✓ Recognise cardiac arrest and other life-threatening emergencies requiring immediate intervention
✓ Understand the key elements of the Chain of Survival
✓ Assess responsiveness, breathing and other signs requiring immediate BLS intervention
✓ Activate the emergency response system and obtain appropriate emergency equipment
✓ Perform high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults
✓ Understand appropriate CPR techniques for children and infants
✓ Demonstrate effective chest compressions with appropriate rate, depth and recoil
✓ Provide appropriate rescue breaths and understand effective ventilation techniques
✓ Use an automated external defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively
✓ Recognise and manage choking in conscious and unresponsive adults, children and infants
✓ Understand the principles of single-rescuer and team-based BLS
✓ Apply appropriate infection-prevention and personal-safety measures during resuscitation
✓ Minimise interruptions in chest compressions during CPR and AED use
✓ Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork during simulated resuscitation scenarios
✓ Apply BLS principles confidently in realistic emergency situations

The BLS – Basic Life Support Training programme covers the essential knowledge and practical skills required to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies. Core areas include:

1. Introduction to Basic Life Support (BLS)
Purpose and principles of BLS, responder responsibilities, emergency recognition, scene safety and the importance of early intervention.

2. Chain of Survival & Emergency Response
Key elements of the Chain of Survival, recognising cardiac arrest, activating emergency medical services and obtaining an AED.

3. Initial Assessment of an Unresponsive Person
Assessing scene safety, checking responsiveness and breathing, calling for assistance and determining when CPR is required.

4. High-Quality Adult CPR
Correct positioning, chest-compression technique, compression rate and depth, full chest recoil, minimising interruptions and appropriate ventilation.

5. Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
AED preparation, correct pad placement, following device prompts, shock safety and integrating AED use with high-quality CPR.

6. Child Basic Life Support
Recognition of paediatric emergencies, appropriate child CPR techniques, compression and ventilation principles and AED considerations.

7. Infant Basic Life Support
Assessment of an infant, appropriate infant chest-compression techniques, rescue breathing and age-appropriate BLS response.

8. Airway Management & Rescue Breathing
Basic airway-opening techniques, effective rescue breaths, barrier devices and recognition of inadequate ventilation.

9. Choking – Adult & Child
Recognition of mild and severe airway obstruction, appropriate first-aid response and management of a casualty who becomes unresponsive.

10. Choking – Infant
Recognition of severe airway obstruction in infants and appropriate age-specific emergency response techniques.

11. Single-Rescuer & Team BLS
Roles and responsibilities during resuscitation, effective communication, coordinated CPR, switching compressors and minimising interruptions.

12. Safety, Infection Prevention & Special Considerations
Personal safety, appropriate protective measures, use of barrier devices and adapting BLS response to different emergency situations.

13. Practical BLS Scenarios & Skills Assessment
Hands-on CPR and AED practice, choking-management scenarios, simulated cardiac-arrest responses and assessment of practical BLS skills.

The BLS – Basic Life Support Training programme uses a practical and learner-centred approach to develop the knowledge, confidence and hands-on skills required to respond effectively to life-threatening emergencies.

Learning Approach:
Training combines instructor-led teaching, demonstrations, guided hands-on practice, scenario-based learning, group participation and supervised BLS exercises.

Practical Application:
Learners apply BLS principles through practical activities involving casualty assessment, high-quality CPR, rescue breathing, AED use, choking management and individual and team-based resuscitation scenarios.

Assessment:
Learner progress may be evaluated through knowledge checks, instructor observation, practical demonstrations, simulated emergency scenarios and competency-based assessment of essential BLS skills.

Learning Resources:
Participants may work with adult, child and infant CPR manikins, AED trainers, barrier devices, resuscitation masks and other appropriate BLS training equipment and learning resources.

Training Delivery:
The programme combines structured theoretical instruction with supervised practical skills training. Delivery arrangements are subject to the programme schedule and available training options.

The BLS – Basic Life Support Training programme is suitable for individuals who want to develop or strengthen the essential life-saving skills required to respond to cardiac arrest and other life-threatening emergencies. It may be particularly relevant for:

✓ Healthcare professionals and clinical support staff
✓ Nurses, nursing assistants and healthcare assistants
✓ Doctors and allied healthcare professionals
✓ Medical, nursing and other healthcare students
✓ Caregivers and home-care professionals
✓ First responders and emergency-support personnel
✓ Teachers, school staff and childcare professionals
✓ Workplace health and safety personnel
✓ Fitness, sports and recreation professionals
✓ Individuals whose employment requires basic emergency-response skills
✓ Individuals seeking practical CPR and AED training
✓ Members of the public interested in developing essential life-saving skills

Training Programme: BLS – Basic Life Support Training
Training Focus: CPR, AED Use, Choking Management & Emergency Response
Learning Approach: Instructor-led teaching, demonstrations, guided hands-on practice and scenario-based learning
Practical Components: Adult, child and infant CPR, AED use, rescue breathing, choking management, casualty assessment and team-based resuscitation scenarios
Assessment: Knowledge checks, instructor observation, practical demonstrations, simulated emergency scenarios and competency-based assessment of essential BLS skills
Delivery: Classroom-based instruction and supervised practical skills training, subject to programme schedule and available delivery arrangements
Certificate: Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the training
Location: Global Healthcare Hub, UAE