Basic Life Support - Level 2
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Basic Life Support - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Welcome to our online Basic Life Support training course for healthcare and social care professionals. This online Basic Life Support training course was developed to meet the required learning outcomes in the Resuscitation Council (UK) 2015 guidelines for the management of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in adults, including choking (basic life support training algorithms).
This online Basic Life Support training course also meets the Skills for Health’s UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF), Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Care Quality Commission (CQC) recommendations for health and social care providers.
Entry requirements - No prerequisites required
Assessment type - Complete end of course assessment (80% needed to pass and gain CPD certificate)
Certification/Qualification - Downloadable CPD certified certificate
Cost(s) of assessment and certification - Assessment and certification costs included in the course price
Course accreditation - CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)
Basic Life Support - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
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Course aims and objectives
The aims of this online Basic Life Support training course are to:
- Provide sufficient knowledge and skills to be able to recognise and respond to signs of clinical deterioration.
- Provide a clear understanding of the legislation and the current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidance on basic life support.
Learning objectives
On completion of this online Basic Life Support training course, the learner will be able to:
- Establish the signs of clinical deterioration in adults.
- Discuss how to respond when cardiac arrest is suspected.
- Establish how to open the airway of a collapsed adult.
- Explore how to initiate and maintain effective chest compressions and rescue breaths.
- Review the principles of DNACPR.
- Present how to report and record details of an emergency event accurately.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this online Basic Life Support training course, the learner will be able to:
- Recognise and respond to patients with clinical deterioration or cardiorespiratory arrest, escalating care in accordance with local policy.
- Initiate an appropriate emergency response, including choking management, and the use of the recovery position.
- Demonstrate how an automated external defibrillator (AED) can be operated safely and appropriately.
- Explain the importance of undertaking any resuscitation interventions within the limits of your personal capabilities and context of any previous training received.
Why is this online Basic Life Support training course essential?
It is important to understand that the objective of providing basic life support is not to ‘treat’ the person but to buy some valuable time until the emergency medical aid arrives. BLS procedure is mainly used on people experiencing cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
It is essential for those working in healthcare and social care environments to complete appropriate resuscitation training in line with their roles.
This online basic life support (bls) course was developed to meet the required learning outcomes in the Skills for Health’s UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) and Care Quality Commission (CQC) recommendations for health and social care providers.
What is covered in this course?
This online Basic Life Support training course covers the following:
- An introduction to basic life support (BLS)
- Why basic life support is important?
- The BLS chain of survival
- The importance of the National Early Warning Score (NEWS) system
- DRSABC systematic approach to CPR
- Check for Danger
- Check for Responsiveness
- Shout for help
- Open victim’s Airway (head tilt, chin lift)
- Check if victim is Breathing (look, listen and feel for breathing)
- If not breathing normally, call the ambulance and start delivering effective chest Compressions
- Why it is important to approach the victim safely
- The Resuscitation Council (UK) adult basic life support algorithm
- How to deliver effective chest compressions
- How to deliver effective rescue breaths
- Why it is important to continue CPR
- Knowing when to stop CPR
- When and how to position a victim in the recovery position
- How to deal with an airway obstruction by a foreign body
- An introduction to automated external defibrillators (AEDs)
- The Resuscitation Council (UK) automated external defibrillators (AED) algorithm
- Differences between the Resuscitation Council (UK) adult and paediatric BLS algorithms
- Organisational and individual responsibilities for CPR
- Localised delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Do not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNAR) orders
- Where to get additional information about adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (online learning BLS resources).
Basic Life Support - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Who is this course for?
This online Basic Life Support training course is suitable for all healthcare and social care professionals working with adults in clinical and/or non-clinical staff roles (in the NHS, private healthcare and community settings) including:
- Doctors (including locums)
- NHS & agency nurses
- Allied health professionals
- Healthcare assistants (HCAs)
- Health and social care support workers
- Nursing and residential care home staff
This online Basic Life Support training course can be taken as a standalone CPD course or as part of our online basic life support training package or the wider online candidate mandatory training courses.
Basic Life Support - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Requirements
Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.
You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.
Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.
Basic Life Support - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Career path
Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.
Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).
Basic Life Support - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Questions and answers
Would it be possible to retake if I was not successful within one payment?
Answer:Good afternoon Santos Many thanks for your message. Yes it is possible, please note that when you get assigned to the training course, you will have 365 days of unlimited access to the training materials and the end of course assessment for no extra charge. Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us Kind regards Rita MC Support Team
This was helpful.How long am I allowed to spend time to complete this course? Can I spend more than a week?
Answer:Good afternoon Santos Many thanks for your message. The length of our online courses depend on the aim, objectives and learning outcomes. Typically, Level 1 (awareness courses) take 30 minutes, while Level 2 and 3 courses take 1 to 2 hours to complete prior to your knowledge towards the subject. Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards Rita MC Support Team
This was helpful.ProTrainings do they accredit or provide the course
Answer:Good morning A R Mrkos, Thank you for your message. Unfortunately, we are not able to answer for another training provider. Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Rita MC Support Team
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Certificates
CPD Certified Certificate
Digital certificate - Included
A digital CPD-certified certificate can be downloaded from the learner's account once a learner has successfully completed the course with an 80% pass mark or better in the end-of-course assessment.
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