Basic Life Support Courses

Basic Life Support (BLS) courses provide training in the recognition and initial management of cardiac arrest and other life-threatening emergencies. This includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and management of airway obstruction until additional help arrives.

The most appropriate course depends on your professional role, workplace and training requirements. Some courses focus on core Basic Life Support and AED skills, while others include medical emergencies in dental practice or anaphylaxis management. If you’re unsure which course is right for you or your organisation, we’re happy to help you choose the most appropriate option.

Basic Life Support (BLS) focuses on recognising life-threatening emergencies, performing CPR, using an automated external defibrillator (AED) and managing choking. Immediate Life Support (ILS) builds on these core skills by introducing structured patient assessment, airway management, defibrillation, and team-based management of the deteriorating patient. The most appropriate course depends on your clinical role and responsibilities.

Successful delegates receive certification on completion of the course. Depending on the course selected, certification supports the requirements of many healthcare organisations, dental practices and care providers and is typically renewed every 12 months.

Basic Life Support training is generally renewed every 12 months to help maintain practical skills and remain familiar with current Resuscitation Council UK guidance. Some employers or professional bodies may specify their own renewal requirements.

Practical skills form the majority of the course. Delegates practise CPR, AED use and other life support techniques using manikins and training equipment, supported by instructor-led teaching and discussion.

Yes. Course content follows current Resuscitation Council UK guidance and is reviewed to reflect changes to national recommendations. Training is delivered by practising clinicians with current clinical experience, helping ensure that teaching reflects both current guidance and everyday clinical practice.

Yes. Basic Life Support training can be delivered onsite for hospitals, GP practices, dental surgeries, care providers, schools, businesses and other organisations. Training can also be tailored to reflect your working environment, team size and the equipment used within your organisation.