Basic Life Support CPR & AED

A 4 hour certified course training participants in CPR and the safe use of an AED

Course Overview

Basic Life Support, CPR & AED is recommended as training for first aiders in the workplace environment who have access to a defibrillator, Key Stage 5 students or for anyone wanting to learn the basics of cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillator use.

This course meets with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and Spanish workplace requirements. Our company and trainers meet with the requirements for training providers in both countries so we are able to award both the UK Basic Life Support, CPR & AED and the Spanish Soporte Vital Basico y DESA certifications.


Course Topics

During this 4 hour course, learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with heart related medical emergenies in adults, children and infants. Skills include:

  • Roles & responsibilities
  • Assessing an incident
  • Managing unresponsiveness
  • CPR & AED use
  • Heart attack and Angina
  • Stroke
  • Choking

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Reviews

85% of our learners say they would feel confident to use their first aid skills in a medical emergency.


Frequently asked questions

If you do not find the answers to your questions here simply contact us.

How many staff should be trained?

An employer is obliged to have sufficient number of personnel trained in first aid onsite to provide first aid within 3 minutes of that person becomming injured or ill. What is a sufficient will depend on factors such as the number of employees and activity of buisness.

Are courses in English or Spanish?

We can provide training in both English and Spanish languages and by fully qualified native speaking instructors ensuring participants leave feeling confident and have fully understood the concepts and topics.

What is the course timetable?

We are flexible with start and finish times to suit your workplace, with upto 1 hour for lunch on full day courses and coffee breaks. Courses are split into theory and practical sessions and durations can be found on the specific course detail page.

How many can be trained at once?

Guidance states that there should be a ratio of 1 instructor for every 8-12 participants during practical exercises and that there is sufficient material available. We can provide training for groups of just 6 participants up to 100 participants at a time.

Does my company require a defibrillator?

Legislation released in 2017 places an obligation on many workplaces including those with more than 250 employees, hotels, sports centres, education centres such as schools, colleges and universities as well dental pracices to install at least one defibrillator.

How long are certificates valid for?

Our courses meet with the Spanish Plan Nacional de RCP and UK HSE & Ofsted Guidelines meaning we dual certify all of our first aid courses. UK certifications are valid for 3 years while Spanish certifications are valid for 2 years.

Can my company reclaim the cost of training?

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