Short Course

Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care workers

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Course Details:

Duration:

6 hours (theory & practical)

Mode of Delivery:

In-person

Target Group:

Healthcare professionals, medical students, emergency responders or anyone needing BLS certification for work or clinical duties

Entry Requirements:

Language proficiency – basic understanding of English to be able to read course material and follow verbal instructions. Physical ability to perform CPR on a manikin including chest compressions and rescue breathing

Learning Objectives:

by the end of this session, participants should be able to:

  • Recognise life-threatening emergencies
  • Initiate the Chain of Survival
  • Perform High-Quality CPR
  • Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Perform Team-Based BLS
  • Provide Care for Choking Victims
  • Ensure Scene Safety and Use PPE
  • Recognise Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC)

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Accredited by: American Heart Association (AHA) and The Resuscitation Council of South Africa

Outcome – Certificate valid for 2 years and 11 CPD points