Basic Life Support in Care Training (Standard 12 of The Care Certificate)
£20.00
Covering Standard 12 of the Care Certificate, this online training course educates the user on the basic administration of basic life support. It is broken down into 3 basic elements, initial assessment (primary survey), airway maintenance, and CPR.
The course aims to help the user understand what to do if an adult, a child, or an infant is choking, what DRABC stands for and how it allows you to perform a primary survey, and the knowledge the user is required to know as part of Standard 12 of the Care Certificate.
| Accreditations | CPD, Skills For Care |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 35 mins (approx) |
| Languages | 41 |
- Basic Life Support for Adults : In this section, you will learn the fundamental principles of providing basic life support for adults in emergency situations. Topics include recognizing cardiac arrest, performing CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), and using an automated external defibrillator (AED). You will gain confidence in assessing and responding to adult patients who require immediate life-saving intervention.
- Treating a Choking Child : Choking is a common emergency, especially in pediatric care. This section will focus on the proper steps to take when a child is choking. You will learn how to identify the signs of choking. Perform the Heimlich maneuver or back blows and chest thrusts on a child, and provide effective assistance to relieve the obstruction.
- Obstructed Airways – Infants : Caring for infants demands specialized understanding in basic life support. Begin by learning how to identify and assist an infant with a blocked airway. This segment will teach you the methods for executing infant CPR, along with back blows and chest thrusts, equipping you thoroughly to manage emergencies with infants.
- Training and Record Keeping : Training and record-keeping stand as pivotal elements in upholding a safe and compliant care environment. Firstly, acknowledge the significance of continuous training to update your basic life support skills. Subsequently, acquire the knowledge to keep precise records of training sessions. Additionally, learn any basic life support incidents, thereby guaranteeing transparency and accountability.
After finishing this Basic Life Support in Care training, you’ll have the crucial skills needed to act quickly and with confidence during emergencies with adults, children, and infants. Your commitment to this training will improve the safety and well-being of those you care for. Let’s start your path to becoming a proficient and caring professional!
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