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CSTF – Adult Basic Life Support Support L1&L2 Online
Course Description
Welcome to our Adult Basic Life Support Level 1 & 2 online module. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate of completion. The course duration is approximately 1 hour and will earn you 1 CPD point. You have 6 months from the date of purchase to finish this training.
Course Summary
This comprehensive online training module provides healthcare workers with essential knowledge and practical skills in Adult Basic Life Support (ABLS) for both Level 1 & 2. The course covers emergency response procedures, CPR techniques, AED operation, airway management, and post-resuscitation care, following current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and emphasizing the importance of early intervention in cardiac arrest situations.
Who Is This Course For?
Healthcare workers who need to develop or enhance their knowledge and skills in Adult Basic Life Support. This is particularly relevant for professionals seeking CPD points for Nursing and Midwife Council requirements and those working in healthcare settings where emergency response and resuscitation skills are essential for patient safety.
Course Contents
Introduction to ABLS - Overview of importance of ABLS and its role in emergency situations
Basic Life Support (BLS) Techniques - Correct techniques for performing BLS, including chest compressions, rescue breaths, and use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs)
Recognition of Cardiac Arrest - How to recognize signs and symptoms of cardiac arrest, importance of early intervention
Chain of Survival - Key steps including early recognition, early CPR, early defibrillation, and early advanced life support
Airway Management - How to open and maintain patient's airway, including head tilt-chin lift and jaw thrust techniques
Breathing Assessment - How to assess patient's breathing and provide appropriate support, including mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-mask ventilation
Circulation Assessment - How to assess patient's circulation and perform effective chest compressions
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Detailed training on correct sequence and techniques for performing CPR on adults
Use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) - How to use AED safely and effectively, including pad application, following voice prompts, and delivering shocks
Cardiac Arrest Scenarios - Practical scenarios and case studies to apply knowledge and skills in simulated emergency situations
Legal and Ethical Considerations - Legal and ethical aspects of providing ABLS, including consent, confidentiality, and documentation
Post-Resuscitation Care - Importance of post-resuscitation care, monitoring and supporting patient's vital signs, providing appropriate follow-up care
Course Outcomes
Be able to recognise cardiorespiratory arrest
Know how to summon immediate emergency help in accordance with local protocols
Be able to start CPR using chest compressions
Be able to locate and operate an AED
Understand national guidelines and local resuscitation policies and procedures
Know how to recognise and respond to patients with clinical deterioration or cardiorespiratory arrest, escalating care in accordance with local policy
Be able to initiate an appropriate emergency response in accordance with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines which may include management of choking, and the use of the recovery position
Be able to initiate and maintain effective chest compressions in accordance with the current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines
Be able to provide basic airway management i.e. ensure an open airway
Be able to initiate and maintain effective lung ventilations in accordance with the current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines
Know how an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can be operated safely and appropriately
Understand their individual role and responsibilities in responding to persons in emergency situations
Understand their individual responsibilities in reporting and recording details of an emergency event accurately
Understand the importance of undertaking any resuscitation interventions within the limits of their personal capabilities and context of any previous training received
Know how they should apply the local Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Policy / anticipatory care decision within clinical context
Frameworks & Standards
Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines: Current guidelines for CPR, chest compressions, lung ventilations, and emergency response procedures
Adult Basic Life Support Standards: Level 1 & 2 competency requirements
Chain of Survival Framework: Early recognition, early CPR, early defibrillation, and early advanced life support protocols
Local Emergency Response Protocols: Compliance with local policies for summoning help and escalating care
Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) Policy: Local anticipatory care decision-making framework
Nursing and Midwife Council (NMC) CPD Requirements: Course awards 1 CPD point
NMC CPD Standards: 35 hours of relevant CPD required within three-year period since last registration renewal, with minimum 20 hours dedicated to participatory learning involving interaction with other professionals
Legal and Ethical Framework: Requirements for consent, confidentiality, documentation, and emergency care provision
