12/10/2023 – Basic Life Support (F2F) (ARCHIVED)
This is an accredited workshop that meets the BLS training requirement for Primary care.
By the end of this half-day workshop, delegates will have developed an understanding the importance of assessing a casualty in a life-threatening condition and treating them appropriately. Resuscitation will be the main focus of the session, including the use and importance of a Defibrillator. Another key focus of the workshop will be on the ABC’s of life: Airways, Breathing and Circulation. The workshop will be highly interactive with focus on practical elements and group activities, including discussions.
Content:
- Welcome, introductions and objectives.
- Understanding the importance of CPR
- Consent & DNACPR
- Infection control & Equipment
- Key statistics & acting swiftly
- Assessing an incident and casualty
- Scene survey
- Action Plan (DRABCD)
- Responsiveness
- Assessing Airways, Breathing and Circulation
- Choking-Obstructive airways
- CPR
- Key focus of resuscitation
- Adult resuscitation
- Paediatric resuscitation
- Anaphylaxis
- Defibrillator (AED)
- Usage and attaching the Pads
- Accompanying equipment
- Maintenance & auditing
- Practical Assessment
- Health declaration form
- Feedback & Evaluation forms
Delivery:
This workshop will be delivered face to face.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time to ensure everyone is ready to start promptly at 13:30hrs.
This training will be delivered by Thornfields.
