CPD Accredited Online Course
Resuscitation Level 1 - Basic Life Support Training
Essential Emergency Response Training for UK Healthcare Professionals
Master basic life support fundamentals with our comprehensive online training course, specifically designed for healthcare and social care professionals across the United Kingdom.
Resuscitation Level 1 - Basic Life Support Training
£
12.00
£12.00 - CPD Accredited | Instant Digital Certificate | 1.5 Hours
In emergency healthcare situations, basic life support skills can mean the difference between life and death. This comprehensive training course provides essential knowledge and practical techniques to recognize cardiorespiratory arrest and perform effective CPR and defibrillation for infants, children, and adults in accordance with current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.
The Critical Need for Basic Life Support Training
Why This Training Is Essential for Healthcare Professionals
Cardiac arrest can occur anywhere, anytime, affecting people of all ages. Healthcare professionals are often the first responders in emergency situations, making basic life support competency a fundamental professional requirement. Current statistics show that immediate CPR can double or triple survival rates from cardiac arrest.
Key Industry Challenges:
- Rapid recognition of cardiac arrest situations
- Immediate emergency response protocol activation
- Effective CPR technique across all age groups
- Proper AED operation and safety procedures
- Team coordination during emergency situations
- Maintaining skills through regular practice
Professional and Legal Obligations
Healthcare professionals have both moral and legal obligations to provide emergency assistance within their competency level. Basic life support training ensures:
- Immediate appropriate response to cardiac emergencies
- Compliance with professional regulatory body requirements
- Protection for patients through skilled intervention
- Legal protection through evidence-based practice
- Professional confidence in emergency situations
- Workplace safety and emergency preparedness
Who Should Take This Basic Life Support Training?
Primary Audience: All Healthcare and Social Care Staff
This Basic Life Support course is essential for anyone working in UK healthcare or social care environments:
NHS Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare assistants and support workers Nurses and student nurses Allied health professionals Administrative staff in patient areas Porters and ancillary staff
Social Care Professionals
Care home staff at all levels Domiciliary care workers Day care center employees Learning disability support workers Mental health support staff
Additional Healthcare Roles
Healthcare students on placement Volunteers in healthcare settings First aid responders and safety officers Reception and administrative staff Catering and maintenance staff in healthcare facilities
Organisational Benefits
Workplace emergency preparedness Staff confidence in crisis situations Regulatory compliance demonstration Improved patient safety outcomes Legal protection and risk management
Course Structure and Learning Objectives
Delivery Options
- 24/7 Access: Learn emergency skills at your convenience
- Video Demonstrations: Clear technique instruction from experts
- Interactive Scenarios: Practice decision-making in simulated emergencies
- Progress Tracking: Monitor skill development throughout the course
- Mobile Compatible: Access training on any internet-connected device
- Immediate Certification: Download credentials upon successful completion
- Hands-On Practice: Physical manikin training with expert instruction
- Real-Time Feedback: Immediate technique correction and improvement
- Team Training: Group scenarios building coordinated response skills
- Equipment Familiarization: Practice with actual AED devices
- Scenario-Based Learning: Realistic emergency situation practice
- Personalized Guidance: Individual attention for skill development
Combine online theoretical knowledge with essential hands-on practical sessions for comprehensive emergency response preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this training suitable for non-medical staff?
Yes, this course is designed for all healthcare and care staff regardless of clinical background. The techniques are taught at an appropriate level for non-medical professionals.
Does this meet workplace training requirements?
Yes, our training aligns with healthcare workplace requirements and provides evidence of competency for regulatory compliance.
Is this recognized by healthcare employers?
Our CPD-accredited basic life support training is widely recognized across the healthcare sector and meets professional development requirements.
How often should basic life support training be renewed?
We recommend annual renewal to maintain current skills and knowledge in line with Resuscitation Council guidelines and workplace requirements.
Can I practice the skills after completing the course?
We strongly recommend regular practice. The course includes guidance on maintaining skills, and we offer refresher training opportunities.
What equipment will I learn to use?
The course covers pocket masks for rescue breathing and Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs), with comprehensive operating instructions.
Start Your Basic Life Support Training Today
✅ Life-saving skills for emergency response situations
✅ Professional confidence in cardiac arrest scenarios
✅ Career development with recognized CPD certification
✅ Legal protection through evidence-based practice
✅ Workplace emergency preparedness competency
✅ Enhanced patient safety and care delivery
✅ Workplace emergency response capability
✅ Staff confidence in crisis management
✅ Regulatory compliance demonstration
✅ Improved patient safety outcomes
✅ Legal protection and risk management
✅ Professional development investment
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Investment:
£12.00 per learner
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Duration:
1 hour 15 minutes
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Certification:
Instant CPD accredited certificate
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Support:
Comprehensive learning assistance
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Contact and Support
Need assistance with course selection or have questions about basic life support training?
support@careskillstraininguk.co.uk
Phone
020 3026 7884
Address
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IG1 4LZ, United Kingdom
Our emergency training specialists are here to support your life-saving skill development.
Resuscitation Level 1 – Basic Life Support training from Care Skills Training UK – trusted by healthcare professionals across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland for essential emergency response education.