Essential First Aid & BLS
A practical introduction to responding to emergencies, basic life support and AED use.
Course overview
A short, discussion-led session focused on recognising an emergency, calling for help and practising potentially lifesaving skills. Based on Armstrong Training’s AT-FA-001 trainer presentation.
Duration
Approximately 2 hours.
Topics covered
- Assessing danger and approaching safely
- Checking responsiveness and recognising abnormal breathing
- Calling 999 or 112 and communicating with emergency services
- Adult CPR practice
- Using an automated external defibrillator (AED)
- Recovery position and monitoring breathing
- Putting the steps together in a practical scenario
Delivery and enquiries
Suitable for groups seeking introductory first aid and BLS skills. Content, venue, group size and price are confirmed on enquiry. This is not advertised as a substitute for a full workplace first aid qualification.
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