Basic Life Support

Early resuscitation can improve survival rates by up to 60%. This online content is for anybody, trained or untrained, who wishes to feel more confident in dealing with a collapsed adult or child. Please note that the online content does not qualify its users to carry out either of these tasks without further practical training.

Learning Outcomes:

• Know how to assess the collapsed victim
• Learn how to perform chest compression and rescue breathing
• Know how to deal with a person who is choking
• Be able to place an unconscious person in the recovery position
• Understand your legal obligations under the first aid regulations