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Basic Life Support.

Welcome to the training on Basic Life Support (BLS).Cardiovascular disease, trauma, and accidental injuries remain leading causes of emergency medical intervention worldwide. When sudden cardiac arres...

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Programme Overview
Training Description

Basic Life Support (BLS) training is essential for anyone who may encounter a medical emergency, spanning both healthcare and community settings:
1.  Healthcare Professionals: Doctors, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), dentists, pharmacists, and physical therapists.
2. First Responders & Public Safety: Police officers, firefighters, lifeguards, and security personnel.
3. Direct Care & Support Staff: Caregivers, nursing assistants, medical assistants, and dental hygienists.
4. Workplace Safety Teams: Designated workplace first-aiders, human resources safety coordinators, and industrial plant workers.
5. Community Members: Teachers, fitness trainers, childcare providers, and the general public seeking lifesaving emergency preparedness skills.

Session Objectives
  • Recognise life-threatening emergencies, including sudden cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, foreign-body airway obstruction, and severe trauma.
  • Activate emergency response systems rapidly and efficiently, including retrieving and deploying an automated external defibrillator (AED).
  • Perform high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with correct compression rate, depth, recoil, and ventilation ratios for adults, children, and infants.
  • Operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively in conjunction with chest compressions.
About the Course

Welcome to the training on Basic Life Support (BLS).
Cardiovascular disease, trauma, and accidental injuries remain leading causes of emergency medical intervention worldwide. When sudden cardiac arrest occurs, every single minute counts: the probability of survival decreases by approximately 7% to 10% for every minute that passes without immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation.
Basic Life Support represents the foundational level of pre-hospital and in-hospital emergency care designed to sustain life until advanced medical help takes over or spontaneous circulation is restored. It focuses on immediate recognition of life-threatening events, prompt activation of the emergency response chain, high-quality chest compressions, early defibrillation, and effective airway management.
Why This Training Matters
Survival from cardiac arrest is rarely a matter of luck; it is a direct result of rapid, well-executed chain-of-survival actions by bystanders and trained responders. Historically, resuscitation guidelines have evolved to prioritize continuous, uninterrupted chest compressions to maximize vital organ perfusion.
This training bridges theoretical knowledge with muscle memory. By the end of this program, participants will possess the confidence, hands-on competence, and composure required to step forward and save a life when emergencies strike.

Curriculum & Topics

7 Topics | 5 Days

  • play Subtopic 1.1: The components of the Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) and In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (IHCA) Chains of Survival.

  • play Subtopic 1.2: Assessing scene safety, personal protection, and evaluating responsiveness.

  • play Subtopic 1.3: Activating the emergency response system and summoning an AED.

  • play Subtopic 2.1: Anatomy of cardiac arrest versus respiratory arrest.

  • play Subtopic 2.2: Assessing breathing and checking carotid pulses.

  • play Subtopic 2.3: Mechanics of high-quality adult CPR:

  • play Subtopic 3.1: Understanding the role of early defibrillation in shockable rhythms (Ventricular Fibrillation and Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia).

  • play Subtopic 3.2: Step-by-step operation of an AED: power-on, pad placement, rhythm analysis, and safe shock delivery.

  • play Subtopic 3.3: Special considerations for AED usage (water, implanted devices, hairy chests, pediatric pads).

  • play Subtopic 4.1: Opening the airway using the head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver (and jaw-thrust maneuver for suspected trauma).

  • play Subtopic 4.2: Delivering effective rescue breaths using barrier devices (pocket masks) and bag-valve-mask (BVM) devices.

  • play Subtopic 4.3: Avoiding excessive ventilation and recognizing signs of adequate chest rise.

  • play Subtopic 5.1: Key physiological differences in pediatric resuscitation.

  • play Subtopic 5.2: Performing CPR on children (ages 1 to puberty) and infants (under 1 year).

  • play Subtopic 5.3: Modifications in compression depth, technique (one-rescuer vs. two-rescuer, heel of hand vs. two-finger/two-thumb encircling technique), and pulse check locations (carotid vs. brachial).

  • play Subtopic 5.4: Pediatric compression-to-ventilation ratios (30:2 for single rescuer; 15:2 for two-rescuer healthcare providers).

  • play Subtopic 6.1: Recognizing mild versus severe airway obstruction.

  • play Subtopic 6.2: Performing abdominal thrusts (the Heimlich maneuver) on responsive adults and children.

  • play Subtopic 6.3: Managing choking in infants using back slaps and chest thrusts.

  • play Subtopic 6.4: Handling a choking victim who becomes unresponsive.

  • play Subtopic 7.1: Roles and responsibilities in a high-performance multi-rescuer resuscitation team.

  • play Subtopic 7.2: Smooth transitions and swapping compressors without halting compressions.

  • play Subtopic 7.3: Special considerations during resuscitation (e.g., opioid overdose recognition and naloxone administration, pregnancy, drowning, and trauma).

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This Programme Includes

certificate of completion

Reference materials

Lunch

4 O'clock Tea

Course Highlights

  • icon 5 Days Intensive Training

  • icon 7 Core Learning Topics

  • icon 5 Days Professional Sessions

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Yes. Participants who successfully complete a training program and meet the minimum attendance requirements will be awarded a globally recognized Certificate of Proficiency from the Pebbles Institute of Research and Technology.

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