Free Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Public
Upcoming Dates
- Certification
- Essential Training
- Duration
- 1 Hour
- Certificate validity
- Practical training
- Delivery
- Classroom Based — Cheshire & NW
- Max group size
- 12 people
Essential Lifesaving Skills, Not Accredited
This is a free community course designed for members of the public to learn essential lifesaving skills. It is NOT accredited: it does not award CPD points and does not meet the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF). If you are a healthcare professional and require accredited BLS training to meet workplace or CSTF requirements, please see our accredited Basic Life Support Training (BLS) course, or contact us on 07958 915146.
What this course covers
A free Basic Life Support session for members of the public. In a relaxed, hands-on session you'll learn the essential, potentially life-saving skills to respond to an emergency recognising a cardiac arrest, performing CPR on adults and using a defibrillator (AED), and helping someone who is choking. No previous experience is needed. Please note: this is a free community course and is NOT accredited, it does not award CPD points or meet the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF). If you are a healthcare professional and need accredited BLS for work, please see our accredited Basic Life Support Training (BLS) course or contact us to arrange a session.
This free Basic Life Support (BLS) session is for members of the public who want to learn the essential skills that could help save a life. In a relaxed, hands-on session you'll practise CPR, learn how to use a defibrillator, and find out how to help someone who is choking, no previous experience needed.
Essential Lifesaving Skills
You'll learn to recognise when someone may be in cardiac arrest, call for help, and perform CPR on adults, children and infants. We'll cover how to find and safely use a public defibrillator (AED), how to help an adult, child or baby who is choking, and how to place an unresponsive person in the recovery position. Everything is taught with plenty of time to practise on manikins.
Please Note, This Course Is Not Accredited
This is a free community course designed for members of the public. It is not accredited and does not award CPD points or meet the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF). If you are a healthcare professional and need accredited BLS training for work, please see our accredited Basic Life Support Training (BLS) course, or contact us on 07958 915146 to arrange a session.
Who Is This Course For?
The Free Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Public course is ideal for:
Parents & Grandparents
Anyone who wants the confidence to help a child or family member in an emergency.
Members of the Public
Anyone in the community who wants to learn essential life-saving skills — no experience needed.
Carers & Family Members
People caring for a relative or friend at home who want to be prepared for an emergency.
Community Groups & Volunteers
Clubs, faith groups, sports teams and volunteers who want basic first-response skills.
Things to know
Common questions about this course.
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