Basic Life Support Online Training Course

Course Description Basic Life Support is a specialist course covering terminology, legal requirements and basic life support techniques in case of an emergency. The course aims in particular to teach its readers how to assess an incident and manage a casualty who is choking, vomiting, unconscious or not breathing. The course uses audio-visual elements to help the readers learn how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation step by step and how to manage an unconscious person. This course can be used as stand-alone or in conjunction with practical training. This course is aligned to the UK Core Skills Training Framework subject "Resuscitation". This course provides the knowledge component of the UK Core Skills Training Framework subject "Resuscitation". Benefits Improve your career prospects. Learn valuable knowledge, skills, advice and guidance to help you achieve success. Study online from anywhere. Study at your own pace. Download and print your industry recognised certificate on successful completion. Who can take the course?Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements. What is the structure of the course?The course is broken down into bite-sized modules. You're free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each section, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience. Where / when can I study the course?You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web-based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers and most tablet devices etc. so you can even study while on the move! As long as you have access to the internet, you should be able to study anywhere that's convenient. Is there a test at the end of the course?Once you have completed all the modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken at a time and location of your choosing. What if I don't pass the test?If you don’t pass the test first time then you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course. When will I receive my certificate?Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. How long does it take to complete the course?We estimate that the entire program is likely to take around 2-4 hours to work through initially, but you may want to allow more time to repeat some areas. You should allow an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test. LEARNING OUTCOMES Basic Life Support - Section 1 (Primary Survey)This course is aimed at healthcare professionals and others who share an interest in the modules or are required to know the basic principles of basic life support. After completing this course, the healthcare professional should have the theoretical knowledge to be able to:• Carry out a primary survey in an emergency situation• Place a casualty in the recovery position• Treat a casualty who is vomiting or choking• Perform cardiopulmonary to the Resuscitation Council (UK) 2010 guidelines• Recognise the difference between a heart attack and anginaThis knowledge will be assessed through a multiple-choice question paper (self-assessment), and it is recommended that this theoretical knowledge is followed by optional, practical training. Each Section is concluded by a short test. This course is aligned to the UK Core Skills Training Framework subject "Resuscitation". This course provides the knowledge component of the UK Core Skills Training Framework subject "Resuscitation".Basic Life Support - Section 2 (Recovery Position)This section covers:• What is the Recovery Position?• When would I use it?• How do I do it?Basic Life Support - Section 3 – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)This section covers:• A review of the Primary Survey• Resuscitation in adults• Resuscitation in children and babies• Resuscitation following asphyxia• VomitingBasic Life Support - Section 4 (Choking)This section covers:• The difference between coughing and choking• How to recognise choking in an ADULT• How to treat an ADULT who is choking• Choking in children and babiesBasic Life Support - Section 5 (Heart Attack and Angina)This section covers:• What is a heart attack?• What are the signs and symptoms?• How do I treat it?• What is the difference between heart attack and angina attack? Please ensure you have read every page of the course (numbered at the bottom of the screen), otherwise you will not have the option of taking the test. Courses Include 12 Months Unlimited Online Access to:Expert Online Training: Our courses use only the industry’s finest instructors. Unlike a live class, you can fast-forward, repeat or