Course Content for Basic Life Support (BLS)

Business Name: Skinovation Aesthetics
Instructor: A.Roberts, Critical Care Paramedic with Distinction
Course Cost: £250
Duration: 4 hours

Course Overview:

This Basic Life Support (BLS) course is designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge to perform life-saving techniques in emergencies. The course will cover the recognition of cardiac arrest, effective CPR techniques, and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Basic Life Support (30 minutes)

• Importance of BLS in emergency situations
• Overview of the course structure and objectives
• Discussion on the role of bystanders in emergency care

2. Recognizing Emergencies (30 minutes)

• Signs and symptoms of cardiac arrest
• Differentiating between respiratory distress and cardiac arrest
• When to call for emergency services

3. CPR Techniques (1 hour)

• Adult CPR: Compression and ventilation ratios
• Demonstration and practice of chest compressions
• Rescue breaths: Techniques and timing
• Differences in techniques for children and infants

4. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (30 minutes)

• Overview of AED: How it works and when to use it
• Demonstration of AED use
• Hands-on practice with AED training devices

5. Special Considerations (30 minutes)

• CPR for choking adults, children, and infants
• Recognizing and managing special circumstances (e.g., drowning, trauma)
• Overview of basic first aid principles

6. Hands-On Practice Session (30 minutes)

• Participants practice CPR techniques and AED use on manikins
• Scenario-based practice to reinforce learning
• Instructor feedback and coaching

7. Conclusion and Certification (30 minutes)

• Review of key concepts and skills learned
• Q&A session
• Distribution of BLS certification cards to participants