Basic Life Support (adult)

1/2-day course
Update and reflect on the Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines for basic life support
Understand the principles of basic life support and relate them to the work environment
ABCDE approach
Risks to the rescuer
Respiratory and cardiac arrest
Recovery position
Choking
Lay person -v- healthcare professional
Professional and legal responsibilities
Use of airway adjuncts
Practice with manikins
Practice with airway adjuncts
Instructor ratio 1:8