Basic Adult and Paediatric Life Support

This hands-on, practical course equips healthcare professionals with essential life-saving skills to recognise and manage cardiac arrest and medical emergencies in both adults and children.

Instructor

JeshniAlmer

Description
Curriculum

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Venue: Fulham London

Lecturer: Dr Shemin Vyas A&E Registrar, Resus lecturer
Duration: 2 Hours
Format: Hands-on Practical Session
Alignment: Resuscitation Council (UK) 2021 Guidelines | CQC Requirements

Course Overview

This hands-on, practical course equips healthcare professionals with essential life-saving skills to recognise and manage cardiac arrest and medical emergencies in both adults and children.
Delegates will learn and practise:

Basic Life Support (BLS)
Recovery Position
Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) ventilation
Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Recognition and management of anaphylaxis

This session is fully aligned with the Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and CQC emergency preparednessrequirements.

Aims

Enable participants to confidently perform Adult and Paediatric BLS.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this practical session, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate the DRSABCD approach and initiate CPR according to RCUK guidance.
Safely position an unconscious patient in the recovery position.
Deliver effective chest compressions and rescue breaths using adult and child manikins.
Use a bag-valve-mask (BVM) for assisted ventilation.
Operate an AED safely in both adult and paediatric modes.
Recognise and treat anaphylaxis, administering IM adrenaline safely.
Communicate and escalate emergencies effectively within the clinical team.

Session Agenda (2 Hours Total)

Time	Topic / Activity	Method
00:00 – 00:10	Welcome, aims, and overview of RCUK & CQC standards	Introduction & briefing
00:10 – 00:30	Adult BLS	Demonstration & hands-on practice
00:30 – 00:50	Paediatric BLS	Demonstration & hands-on practice
00:50 – 01:10	Recovery Position & Airway Management. Anaphylaxis	Partner practice
01:10 – 01:30	Bag-Valve-Mask Technique & AED Use	Supervised practice
01:30 – 01:50	Anaphylaxis Recognition & Treatment	Practical simulation
01:50 – 02:00	Review, Q&A, and Competence Assessment	Feedback & certification

Equipment Provided

Adult & paediatric manikins
AED trainers
Bag-Valve-Masks
Adrenaline trainer pens
PPE

Certification & Standards

Certificate of Completion – valid for 12 months
Mapped to:
- Resuscitation Council (UK) 2021
- CSTF Level 2–3
- CQC Emergency Preparedness standards

Who Should Attend

Nurses, HCAs, paramedics, GPs, and allied health professionals
Dental and community healthcare teams
Any clinical staff requiring annual BLS competency

Your Lecturer

Dr Shemin Vyas is a Resuscitation Officer with extensive experience in emergency care and clinical education. His practical and engaging teaching style ensures participants gain confidence and competence in real-world resuscitation scenarios.