Basic Life Support

Basic Life Support - Health and Social Care

This fully editable training pack gives you everything needed to deliver a confident and accurate session on Basic Life Support. It includes a 40‑slide presentation, handouts, and a multiple‑choice end‑of‑session assessment.

All resources are delivered in an emailed zip folder for download within 24 hours so you can access and edit them instantly.

This pack supports safe practice by helping learners understand essential life‑saving actions and the correct responses to cardiac arrest choking and medical emergencies.

🎯 Who this pack is for

This pack is ideal for

• Health and social care trainers

• Care providers supporting adults and older people

• Nurses and clinical educators

• Training agencies delivering sector‑wide programmes

• New staff who need a clear introduction

• Experienced staff who require a refresher

⭐ What makes this pack different

• Fully editable so you can adapt every slide and document

• Clear structure covering CPR choking AED use and emergency response

• Sector‑specific language written for UK health and social care

• Ready to deliver with presentation handouts and assessment included

• Practical focus supporting real‑world decision making

• Professional formatting for consistent delivery and easy customisation

• Access via emailed zip folder for download within 24 hours

📘 What learners will understand

By the end of the session learners will understand

• How to recognise cardiac arrest and respond immediately

• How to perform safe and effective CPR

• How to use an AED with confidence

• How to manage choking in adults children and infants

• How to follow emergency action plans

• How to maintain personal safety while providing life support

• How to apply BLS knowledge in real care settings

Aims and Objectives:

This session covers the underpinning knowledge required for essential life support information:

1. Initial assessment
2. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
3. Records, Record Keeping, Legislation and Confidentiality

By the end of the session you will know:

• When to call 999/102
• How to perform CPR on adults, children and babies
• When to perform 'hands-only' CPR
• How to put people in the recovery position
• When not to move the person and wait for the emergency services to arrive
• Airway maintenance and breathing
• How the airway can be obstructed
• Recognising an obstructed airway
• Treating an obstructed airway
• Recognising when to start CPR

Presentation (81 slides)

Aims and Objectives
Introduction
SECTION  - Basic Life Support Adults Initial Assessment
Initial Assessment
DRABCD - All covered
Secondary Survey
SECTION - Basic Life Support Children Initial Assessment Differences for Children
DRABCD - All covered
Conclusion
SECTION - CPR and Recovery Position
Aims and Objectives
Introduction
CPR on Adults
Adults - 'Hands-Only' CPR – Carrying Out a Chest Compression
Adults - CPR With Rescue Breaths
CPR on Children
CPR on Children Over 12 Months Old
CPR on Children UNDER 12 Months Old
Recovery Position
Spinal Injury
Video – CPR on an Adult
Video – Recovery Position
Videos – CPR on Children
Conclusion
SECTION - Obstructed Airway
Aims and Objectives
Introduction
CPR
The Respiratory System
How Airways Can Be Obstructed
Obstructions
Recognising Choking
Treating An Obstruction Adults – Mild Choking
Treating An Obstruction 
Adults – Severe Choking
Treating An Obstruction Adults – Severe Choking 
Obstruction - Children  
Recognising Choking 
Treating An Obstruction Children – Mild Choking
Treating An Obstruction Children – Conscious But Choking
Treating An Obstruction  Children – Chest Thrusts
Treating An Obstruction Children – Abdominal Thrusts
Treating An Obstruction Children – Conscious But Still Choking
Treating An Obstruction Children – Unconscious Child
Treating An Obstruction Children – Abdominal Thrusts
Conclusion
SECTION - Records, Record Keeping, Legislation and Confidentiality 
Record Keeping
Accident Book
Health and Safety First Aid Regulations
Confidentiality and Record Keeping
Conclusion
References

Word Documents

Handouts x 4, End of Session Multiple Choice Assessment, Suggested Practical Learning Activities

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