The Basic Life Support (BLS) course is designed for healthcare professionals who provide care in both in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. This includes doctors, nurses, paramedics, medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, medical and nursing assistants, and other allied health personnel.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is highly recommended for healthcare professionals seeking to stay abreast of the latest trends and protocols in Basic Life Support (BLS) resuscitation. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and refine their CPR techniques, ensuring they are well-prepared to respond effectively in emergency situations and enhance their skillset.
This CPR course encompasses the most up-to-date global protocols for CPR, first aid for choking incidents, and the use of AEDs (automated external defibrillators) across all age groups, including adults, children, and infants.
COURSE CONTENTS
CPR Skills:
- Adult, Child, and Infant single-rescuer and team resuscitation
- Rescue breathing techniques
- Ventilation using barrier devices, pocket masks, and bag-valve-mask devices
- Use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED)
- Choking Management:
Responsive and unresponsive adult, child, and infant
Team Dynamics:
- Effective team communication and dynamics during emergencies
- Additional Skills:
Calling for help - Basic and advanced airway management
- Use of bag-valve-mask (BVM) devices
COURSE MATERIALS
Participants receive a 62-page A4 BLS Provider student manual for comprehensive review before, during, and after the course.
PRE-REQUISITE
This course is a pre-requisite for advanced life support courses, including:
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Neonatal Life Support (ANLS)
- Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)
- BLS Instructor course
TESTING & CERTIFICATION
- Participants will undergo both written and practical skills testing to assess their competency in CPR and AED usage.
- Successful completion of the course requires participants to demonstrate proficiency in CPR and AED procedures, achieving a minimum score of 84% on the written evaluation.
- Upon successful completion, participants will receive 11 CPD points, comprising 10 regular CEUs and 1 Ethics unit, along with a BLS provider certificate/card.
- This internationally accredited course adheres to the standards and guidelines set by the Resuscitation Council of South Africa and the American Heart Association® Guidelines.
- Certification obtained from this course remains valid for a duration of 2 years.
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