| Basic life support (BLS) |
| Why do we offer this module? | This course is mapped to the Core Skills Training Framework (England).
It meets the requirements for Level 2 – Basic Life Support for Staff working with Adult and/or Paediatric patients. |
| How frequently should refresher training take place? | As per the Core Skills Training Framework (England) refresher training should take place every year. |
| Who needs to complete this module? | Everyone who delivers direct patient care to adults and/or paediatrics, excluding registered mental health nurses. |
| How long is this training? | 3 hours |
| What does the module cover? | The learning outcomes for this module are mapped to the learning outcomes listed in the Core Skills Training Framework (England).
By the end of this session learners will be able to:
- outline national resuscitation guidelines
- describe how to recognise and respond to patients with clinical deterioration or cardiorespiratory arrest
- initiate an appropriate emergency response, which may include management of choking, and the use of the recovery position, all in accordance with current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines
- initiate and maintain effective chest compressions in accordance with current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines
- provide basic airway management i.e. ensure an open airway
- initiate and maintain effective lung ventilations in accordance with current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines
- discuss how an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can be operated safely and appropriately
- describe your individual role and responsibilities in responding to persons in emergency situations
- outline your individual responsibilities in reporting and recording details of an emergency event accurately
- describe the importance of undertaking any resuscitation interventions within the limits of their personal capabilities and context of any previous training received
- discuss how to apply Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Policy / anticipatory care decision within clinical context.
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