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Basic Life Support


Independent Open College

Summary

Price
£15 inc VAT
Study method
Distance learning
Duration
Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification

Overview

Early resuscitation can improve survival rates by up to 60%. This unit is for anybody, trained or untrained, who wishes to feel more confident in dealing with a collapsed adult or child.

*Please note* This unit does not qualify its users to carry out either of these tasks without further practical training.

Description

By the end of this unit you will know how to assess the collapsed victim, know how to deal with a person who is choking and be able to place an unconscious person in the recovery position.

You will better understand your legal obligations under the first aid regulations and you will also learn how to perform chest compression and rescue breathing.

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