Basic Life Support ( BLS )

Basic Life Support (BLS) is emergency medical care provided to a person experiencing life-threatening conditions such as cardiac arrest, choking, drowning, or respiratory failure until professional medical help arrives.

BLS training teaches lifesaving techniques that help maintain:

• Airway
• Breathing
• Circulation

It is commonly required for:

• Healthcare workers
• Safety officers
• First aiders
• Security staff
• Teachers
• Industrial workers

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and importance of Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, choking, and other life-threatening emergencies.
• Assess the safety of an emergency scene before providing assistance.
• Perform a rapid primary assessment using the DRSABCD (Danger, Response, Send for Help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation) approach.
• Activate the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system effectively.
• Perform high-quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children, and infants.
• Demonstrate the correct use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• Provide effective rescue breathing and maintain an open airway.
• Recognize and manage choking emergencies in adults, children, and infants.
• Apply infection prevention and personal protective measures during emergency care.
• Work effectively as part of a BLS response team during medical emergencies.
• Provide appropriate care until advanced medical personnel arrive.
• Demonstrate confidence and competence through practical BLS scenarios and skills assessments.

Course Domains

This course covers the following key domains:

1. Introduction to Basic Life Support (BLS)
2. Principles of Emergency Response and Scene Safety
3. Human Anatomy and Physiology Relevant to BLS
4. Recognition of Cardiac Arrest and Medical Emergencies
5. Emergency Assessment (DRSABCD Approach)
6. Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
7. Child and Infant CPR
8. Airway Management and Rescue Breathing
9. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Operation
10. Choking Recognition and Relief Techniques
11. Infection Prevention and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
12. Team-Based Resuscitation and Communication
13. Special Considerations in Basic Life Support
14. Practical Skills Training and Emergency Scenarios
15. Final Practical Assessment and Course Review