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Basic Life Support and First Aid

4.7 (7 ratings) 4 enrolled 3h 34m of learning Updated Nov 2026
CertificateOn completion
3h 34mSelf-paced
12 lessonsOn the UISC learning portal
All LevelsNo prior training needed

Course curriculum

1 modules 12 lessons 3h 34m total
01 Basic Life Support and First Aid 12 lessons
  1. Module 01: Basic First-Aid Techniques
  2. Module 02: Secondary Illness: Breathing Problems
  3. Module 03: Secondary Illnesses and Injuries
  4. Module 04: Dealing With Fractures and Dislocations
  5. Module 05: Introduction to Basic Life Support
  6. Module 06: Basic Life Support for Adults
  7. Module 07: Basic Life Support for Children
  8. Module 08: Basic Life Support for Infants
  9. Module 09: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Objectives
  10. Module 10: Airway Management
  11. Module 11: Relief of Choking
  12. Module 12: Initial Assessment Objectives

About this course

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First Aid and Basic Life Support Course teaches you everything on the topic thoroughly from scratch so you can achieve a professional certificate for free to showcase your achievement in professional life. This First Aid and Basic Life Support Training Course is a comprehensive, instructor-guided course, designed to provide a detailed understanding of the nature of the related sector and your key roles within it.

To become successful in your profession, you must have a specific set of skills to succeed in today’s competitive world. In this in-depth training course, you will develop the most in-demand skills to kickstart your career, as well as upgrade your existing knowledge & skills.

The training materials of this First Aid and Basic Life Support Course are available online for you to learn at your own pace and fast-track your career with ease.

  • Accredited by CPD
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
  • Developed by qualified professionals in the field
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Sneak Peek of The First Aid and Basic Life Support Training Course

Who Should Take The First Aid and Basic Life Support Course?

Anyone with a knack for learning new skills can take this First Aid and Basic Life Support Course. While this comprehensive training is popular for preparing people for job opportunities in the relevant fields, it also helps to advance your career for promotions.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your First Aid and Basic Life Support Training Course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Assessment

At the end of the First Aid and Basic Life Support Course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

First Aid and Basic Life Support Course Curriculum

Module 01: Basic First-Aid Techniques

  • The Chain of Survival
  • The Do’s and Don’ts of Basic First-Aid
  • First Aid Kit
  • How to use face shields?
  • How to put on a dressing
  • How to put on a bandage
  • How to bandage a hand
  • How to bandage a sprain
  • How to make an arm sling
  • How to Conduct CPR?
  • How to Use an AED?
  • Rescuing Someone from Water & Fire
  • Recordkeeping
  • Summary
  • Assessment

Module 02: Secondary Illness: Breathing Problems

Common Breathing Problems and First Aid Tips for Each Problem:

  • Asthma Attack
  • Choking
  • Croup
  • Drowning
  • Hyperventilation

Module 03: Secondary Illnesses and Injuries

  • Common Secondary Illnesses and First Aid Tips for Each Problem
  • Summary
  • Assessment

Module 04: Dealing With Fractures and Dislocations

  • The Human Skeleton
  • Types of Fractures
  • Head injuries
  • Spinal injuries
  • Fractures in children
  • Dislocations
  • Summary
  • Assessment

Module 05: Introduction to Basic Life Support

  • Basic Life Support
  • Key steps in BLS
  • Duty of Care
  • Chain of Survival
  • Emotional Stress and Fear of Doing Something Wrong

Module 06: Basic Life Support for Adults

  • Introduction to Basic Life Support for Adults
  • One Rescuer BLS/CPR for Adults
  • Two-Rescuer BLS/CPR for Adults
  • Adult Mouth-to-Mask and Bag-Mask Ventilation
  • Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) Algorithm
  • Use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Module 07: Basic Life Support for Children

  • BLS Differences for Adults and Children
  • One-rescuer BLS for Children
  • Two-rescuer BLS for Children
  • Pediatric BLS Algorithm
  • Child Ventilation

Module 08: Basic Life Support for Infants

  • Differences between BLS for Children and Infants
  • One-rescuer BLS for infants
  • Two-rescuer BLS for infants
  • Automated External Defibrillator Infants and Children

Module 09: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Objectives

  • Starting CPR — Support Circulation
  • Drowning
  • Ventilations
  • Full CPR
  • Use of Oxygen During Resuscitation
  • Special Circumstances with Resuscitation

Module 10: Airway Management

  • The Airway Management
  • Mouth-To-Mouth Rescue Breathing
  • Rescue Breathing

Module 11: Relief of Choking

  • What is Choking?
  • Choking in an Adult or Child Older than One Year
  • Choking in Infants

Module 12: Initial Assessment Objectives

  • The Underlying Principles
  • The Three Steps to the Assessment Sequence
  • Assessing Responsiveness
  • Recovery Position
  • Log Roll

Your certificate

CPD certificate — download it when you finish

Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process — the elements required for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number

Learner ratings

4.7

Rated by 7 learners on the UISC learning portal · 4 enrolled

Common questions

Where do I take the course?

On the UISC learning portal. "Enrol now" takes you to this course there, where you pay securely, get your login and study at your own pace. Your certificate is issued there when you finish.

When can I start?

Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.

How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Organisations can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training record for every learner. Contact us for team pricing.

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