Basic Life Support (BLS), AED, Choking and Anaphylaxis Training 8 December 2026

Practical Classroom Workshop | 8 December 2026 | London

 Training course. Delivered by Belmatt Healthcare Training, this hands-on workshop is designed for healthcare professionals working in general practice, community healthcare and other clinical settings.

Course Details

Date: Tuesday, 8 December 2026

Time: 16:00–18:00

Venue: CMF, near Borough Underground Station, London

Delivery: Face-to-face practical workshop

Course Fee: £75 + VAT per delegate

Course Overview

Basic Life Support is an essential skill for healthcare professionals. Prompt recognition of cardiac arrest, effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and early defibrillation can significantly improve patient outcomes.

Teaching combines practical demonstrations, supervised skills practice and realistic emergency scenarios relevant to primary care and community healthcare.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

• Practice nurses and advanced nurse practitioners
• General practitioners and GP registrars
• Healthcare assistants and nursing associates
• Community nurses
• Pharmacists and pharmacy professionals
• Paramedics and allied healthcare professionals
• Other clinical staff requiring BLS refresher training

Course Aim

To equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to recognise and respond appropriately to common life-threatening emergencies involving adults and children.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Recognise cardiac arrest and initiate an appropriate emergency response.
2. Demonstrate effective adult and paediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
3. Safely operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
4. Demonstrate appropriate airway management, including recovery positioning and bag-valve-mask ventilation.
5. Recognise and manage choking emergencies in adults and children.
6. Identify signs of anaphylaxis and describe appropriate emergency management, including adrenaline administration.

Course Programme

 Introduction to Basic Life Support

• Recognition of cardiac arrest and emergency assessment
• Calling for help and activating the emergency response
• Adult and paediatric BLS principles

Practical CPR and AED Training

• Adult and paediatric chest compressions and rescue breaths
• Safe and effective use of an AED
• Practical CPR skills using training manikins

 Airway Management and Ventilation

• Airway opening techniques
• Recovery position
• Bag-valve-mask ventilation and practical demonstration

Management of Choking

• Recognition of partial and complete airway obstruction
• Management of choking in adults, children and infants
• Practical emergency response scenarios

 Recognition and Management of Anaphylaxis

• Recognising signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
• Immediate emergency management
• Use of adrenaline auto-injectors
• Monitoring and escalation

 Practical Review and Questions

• Consolidation of essential skills
• Clinical scenarios and questions
• Key learning points

Practical Skills Training

Participants will have the opportunity to practise essential resuscitation skills using training equipment, including CPR manikins, AED trainers and bag-valve-mask devices. The course focuses on developing practical confidence and applying emergency response skills in realistic healthcare situations.

Venue and Location CMF – London Bridge

• Located close to Borough Underground Station, London.
• The venue is accessible by public transport, with Borough Underground Station within walking distance.
• Full venue directions and joining instructions will be provided before the course.

For bookings or enquiries, please contact:

Belmatt Healthcare Training

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 0207 692 8709

Website: www.belmatt.co.uk

Book your place on our Basic Life Support Training Workshop – 8 December 2026.