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Basic Life Support (BLS)

CPR, defibrillators and catastrophic bleeds in a focused half day.

AccreditedHalf day4 guided learning hoursCertificate: 1 year (recommended)
Basic Life Support course

A short, practical course for anyone who needs a recognised basic life support qualification — from CPR and safe defibrillator use to shock and catastrophic bleeding.

What you'll learn

  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults
  • Safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
  • Recognising and managing shock and hypovolaemic shock
  • Controlling catastrophic bleeds
  • When and how to call for help

Who it's for

Anyone who needs a basic life support qualification — care staff, security teams, sports clubs, volunteers and workplaces that want every employee able to act in the first minutes of an emergency.

Care homes and tailored first aid

Care homes are one of our biggest markets. We tailor first aid courses to your residents, your building and your staff rota, and we come to you. See tailored first aid training →

Where and how we deliver it

Most of our training happens at your premises — offices, sites, factories, care homes, schools and sales offices across West Yorkshire, the wider region and beyond. We bring everything with us. Individuals and small groups can join an open course at our Wakefield training rooms; ask us for the next date.

Every price includes course paperwork, your certificate and the course book. No hidden extras.

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Training a team? We'll come to you.

Tell us how many people and where, and we'll suggest dates. Most on-site courses are booked in one short call.