This course is open to all; it will teach you the first link in the chain of survival in adult basic life support (BLS). The syllabus follows the guidelines of the Resuscitation Council (UK) and includes the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and the DRABCD approach to resuscitation.

Learning Objectives

• An overview of the legal requirements
• Managing an incident and prioritising (primary &secondary assessment)
• Cardio pulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillators
• The recovery position and airway management
• Administer first aid to an unconscious casualty
• Principles of resuscitation
• Applied practical workstation and simulated practical assessment
• Choking

Target Group: All staff, volunteers, family carers, direct employers and their PA’s

To book a space on any of the sessions please complete the booking form and return to PVI.Learning@hertfordshire.gov.uk.