Basic Life Support and First Aid
What would you do if the person in your care suddenly began to deteriorate? Would you know what steps to take to give them the best chance of survival? This Training Module looks at providing basic life support and first aid in a medical emergency to attempt to preserve or restore life to someone who is deteriorating, critically ill or experiencing cardiac arrest.
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4 Units • 13 Questions
What you'll learn:
Understand basic life support and first aid in a medical emergency.
Know the Resuscitation Council’s three steps to save a life, Check, Call and CPR.
Understand the theory behind providing basic life support and first aid.
Who it's for:
All health and social care staff in any setting.
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Last updated30 Dec 2025
Published30 Dec 2025
Due for review30 Dec 2026
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