ProQual Accredited Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) Training Course for Adults and Children

Basic Life Support (BLS) Training Course

Approved by ProQual AC

Flexible Online Learning

Duration: 2-day, 6-hour

10 Modules

Confidence in Care. Competence in Action. ProQual Accredited BLS

Programme Overview

The ProQual Accredited Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) Training Course for Adults and Children is a high-quality, non-regulated CPD programme designed to provide individuals with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to respond confidently during life-threatening medical emergencies. Early intervention can significantly improve survival outcomes, and this course equips participants with the ability to deliver immediate, effective care until professional medical services arrive.

The course covers the fundamental principles of Basic Life Support (BLS) for both adults and children, including emergency scene assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), recovery position, choking management, use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), airway management, and responding to unconscious casualties. Through practical demonstrations and scenario-based learning, participants develop the confidence to act quickly and appropriately in a wide range of emergency situations.

As a ProQual Accredited Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) Training Course for Adults and Children, this programme is externally accredited by ProQual for quality and consistency . It supports continuing professional development by providing up-to-date emergency response knowledge and practical life-saving techniques that can be applied in workplaces, healthcare environments, educational settings, community organisations, and everyday life.

Suitable for healthcare support staff, teachers, childcare professionals, workplace first aiders, carers, emergency response personnel, and anyone wishing to develop life-saving skills, this course helps build confidence, improve emergency preparedness, and promote a safer environment for adults and children. It is an excellent choice for individuals committed to enhancing their professional competence through practical, industry-focused CPD training.

To enrol in this course, learners must meet the following criteria:

  • Be 18 years of age or older at the time of enrolment
  • Possess basic literacy and numeracy skills to understand course materials and successfully complete assessments
  • Have a reasonable level of physical fitness to participate in practical, hands-on training activities
  • Demonstrate proficiency in English to follow instructions, engage in discussions, and complete written assessments

No prior first aid or life support experience is required.

  • Introduction to Basic Life Support
  • Assessing the Situation
  • Adult Basic Life Support (CPR & AED Use)
  • Child Basic Life Support (CPR & AED Use)
  • Infant Basic Life Support
  • Management of Choking
  • Recovery Position
  • Basic First Aid Skills
  • Scenario-Based Practical Training
  • Final Assessment

1. Introduction to Basic Life Support

  • Understand the importance of BLS in emergencies.
  • Recognize legal and ethical responsibilities when providing aid.

2. Assessing the Situation

  • Ensure scene safety for yourself and the victim.
  • Perform rapid initial assessments to determine necessary actions.

3. Adult Basic Life Support

  • Demonstrate proper CPR techniques for adults.
  • Apply hands-only CPR when appropriate.
  • Operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely.

4. Child Basic Life Support

  • Perform CPR tailored for children.
  • Use an AED on pediatric patients safely.

5. Infant Basic Life Support

  • Conduct CPR for infants using gentle techniques.
  • Recognize and relieve infant choking effectively.

6. Management of Choking

  • Identify choking symptoms in adults, children, and infants.
  • Apply appropriate choking relief methods, including abdominal thrusts and infant techniques.

7. Recovery Position

  • Place unconscious but breathing individuals in the recovery position to maintain airway safety.

8. Basic First Aid Skills

  • Provide wound care and bandaging.
  • Manage burns, scalds, and minor injuries.
  • Control bleeding effectively.

9. Scenario-Based Practical Training

  • Apply skills in realistic emergency simulations.
  • Coordinate responses in team-based exercises.

10. Final Assessment

  • Demonstrate practical CPR, AED, and choking relief skills.
  • Complete written or verbal assessments to confirm theoretical knowledge.

Completing the ProQual Accredited Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) Training Course for Adults and Children equips participants with essential life-saving knowledge and practical skills to respond effectively during medical emergencies. The course supports continuing professional development while promoting confidence, preparedness, and safer environments in both workplace and community settings.

  • Develop the confidence to respond quickly and effectively during life-threatening emergencies involving adults and children.
  • Learn the principles and practical application of Basic Life Support (BLS) using recognised emergency response techniques.
  • Gain practical skills in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for both adults and children.
  • Understand how to recognise cardiac arrest and other life-threatening medical emergencies.
  • Learn the correct use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) during emergency situations.
  • Develop the ability to assess an emergency scene and prioritise appropriate actions.
  • Learn effective techniques for managing choking incidents in adults and children.
  • Understand how to place an unconscious casualty in the recovery position while maintaining a clear airway.
  • Improve knowledge of airway management and emergency communication procedures.
  • Build confidence in providing immediate care until professional medical services arrive.
  • Enhance workplace health and safety awareness by developing practical emergency response skills.
  • Strengthen professional competence for individuals working in healthcare, education, childcare, sports, hospitality, security, and other public-facing roles.
  • Improve emergency preparedness through realistic scenarios and practical learning activities.
  • Support continuous professional development with high-quality, externally accredited CPD training.
  • Receive training delivered by an accredited centre under the ProQual CPD framework, ensuring quality and consistency.
  • Develop transferable life-saving skills that can be applied confidently at work, at home, and within the community.
  • Promote a safer environment by helping reduce the impact of medical emergencies through prompt and effective intervention.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to personal development, workplace safety, and the wellbeing of adults and children through practical emergency care knowledge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This course is suitable for healthcare support staff, teachers, childcare professionals, carers, workplace first aiders, sports coaches, security personnel, hospitality staff, community volunteers, and anyone who wants to develop life-saving skills and improve emergency preparedness through continuing professional development.

No previous experience is generally required. The course is designed for both beginners and individuals who wish to refresh or update their existing Basic Life Support knowledge. The training is delivered in a practical and easy-to-understand format suitable for participants from a wide range of professional backgrounds.

After completing the ProQual Accredited Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) Training Course for Adults and Children, participants will be able to recognise life-threatening emergencies, perform CPR, respond to choking incidents, use an AED with confidence, maintain an open airway, place casualties in the recovery position, and provide effective support until emergency medical services arrive.

Yes. The practical skills taught in the ProQual Accredited Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) Training Course for Adults and Children can be applied in homes, schools, childcare settings, sports facilities, public places, and community environments. Participants gain confidence to assist family members, colleagues, or members of the public during emergencies.

Employers benefit by having personnel who can respond effectively during medical emergencies, contributing to a safer working environment and stronger emergency preparedness. Staff trained in Basic Life Support can help protect colleagues, visitors, customers, and the wider community while supporting an organisation's commitment to health, safety, and continuous professional development.

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