Basic Life Support Training (BLS)

Professional Basic Life Support (BLS) Training at Our Merthyr Tydfil Academy or Delivered Across the UK

Knowing how to respond quickly during a medical emergency can save lives. When someone suffers a cardiac arrest, stops breathing or becomes unconscious, immediate Basic Life Support (BLS) can significantly improve their chances of survival before emergency medical services arrive.

Our Basic Life Support (BLS) Training course provides delegates with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to recognise life-threatening emergencies, perform effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and manage an unconscious casualty safely.

The course follows current UK Resuscitation Council guidance and combines classroom learning with extensive practical exercises to ensure delegates leave feeling confident and capable of responding effectively in an emergency.

Training is available at our purpose-built Health & Safety Training Academy in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, or can be delivered at your premises anywhere in England, Scotland or Wales.

Whether you require training for a single employee or your entire workforce, Evolution Safety Solutions can deliver professional, engaging and practical Basic Life Support Training tailored to your organisation.

To discuss your requirements, contact our team today on 03333 399 037.

Why Choose Evolution Safety Solutions?

High-quality Basic Life Support training should build confidence through practical experience rather than simply covering theory. Our experienced instructors use realistic scenarios, practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises to ensure every delegate develops the skills needed to respond quickly during a medical emergency.

When you choose Evolution Safety Solutions, you benefit from:

• Experienced first aid instructors
• Training aligned with current UK Resuscitation Council guidance
• Practical, hands-on learning
• Modern Health & Safety Training Academy in Merthyr Tydfil
• Nationwide on-site delivery
• Small class sizes
• High-quality CPR manikins and AED training equipment
• Certificates issued following successful completion
• Flexible training dates
• Ongoing support after your course

We regularly provide Basic Life Support Training for healthcare providers, dental practices, care homes, schools, nurseries, local authorities, construction companies, manufacturers and businesses throughout the UK.

What Is Basic Life Support?

Basic Life Support (BLS) is the immediate care provided to a person experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency before professional medical assistance arrives.

The primary aim of BLS is to maintain circulation and breathing, helping to preserve life until advanced medical care can take over.

Basic Life Support includes:

• Assessing the scene safely
• Assessing responsiveness
• Opening and maintaining the airway
• Assessing normal breathing
• Calling the emergency services
• Performing effective CPR
• Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Placing an unconscious casualty into the recovery position
• Managing choking emergencies

These skills can make the difference between life and death during the first critical minutes following a medical emergency.

Why Is Basic Life Support Training Important?

Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere and at any time. Without immediate intervention, survival rates reduce significantly with every passing minute.

Early recognition, prompt CPR and early defibrillation provide the best possible chance of survival.

Providing Basic Life Support Training enables organisations to:

• Improve emergency preparedness
• Increase staff confidence
• Reduce response times
• Meet workplace first aid requirements
• Improve patient or public safety
• Demonstrate commitment to employee welfare

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for anyone wishing to develop essential life-saving skills and is particularly recommended for:

• Healthcare professionals
• Care home staff
• Dental teams
• GP surgeries
• Pharmacies
• School staff
• Nursery staff
• Workplace First Aiders
• Security personnel
• Leisure centre staff
• Sports coaches
• Construction workers
• Office staff
• Supervisors
• Health and Safety Professionals

No previous experience is required.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course delegates will be able to:

• Recognise a medical emergency
• Assess scene safety
• Perform a primary survey
• Recognise cardiac arrest
• Call emergency medical services effectively
• Perform high-quality CPR
• Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Manage an unconscious casualty
• Place casualties into the recovery position
• Respond appropriately to choking emergencies

Course Content

Our Basic Life Support course combines theoretical knowledge with extensive practical exercises.

Introduction to Basic Life Support

Including:

• Principles of Basic Life Support
• Chain of Survival
• Personal safety
• Scene assessment

Primary Assessment

Delegates will learn how to:

• Assess danger
• Check responsiveness
• Open the airway
• Assess breathing
• Call for assistance

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Practical instruction includes:

• Adult CPR
• Effective chest compressions
• Rescue breaths
• Compression-to-ventilation ratios
• Maintaining CPR quality

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)

Delegates will learn:

• What an AED is
• How AEDs work
• Safe operation
• Following voice prompts
• Integrating CPR with AED use

Recovery Position

Including:

• When to use the recovery position
• Safe positioning techniques
• Monitoring casualties

Choking Emergencies

Practical training covers:

• Recognising choking
• Encouraging coughing
• Back blows
• Abdominal thrusts
• Managing unconscious casualties

Practical Training

Practical learning forms the core of this course.

Delegates will practise:

• CPR techniques
• AED operation
• Recovery position
• Airway management
• Casualty assessment
• Choking management
• Realistic emergency scenarios

Every delegate receives hands-on practice using professional training equipment under the guidance of experienced instructors.

Benefits for Employers

Investing in Basic Life Support Training helps organisations develop a confident workforce capable of responding effectively during medical emergencies.

Benefits include:

• Increased employee confidence
• Faster emergency response
• Improved workplace safety
• Better emergency preparedness
• Enhanced patient or public care
• Greater compliance with workplace first aid expectations
• Improved organisational resilience

Training at Our Merthyr Tydfil Academy

Our dedicated Health & Safety Training Academy in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, provides an excellent environment for practical first aid training.

We regularly welcome delegates from:

• Merthyr Tydfil
• Cardiff
• Newport
• Swansea
• Bridgend
• Pontypridd
• Caerphilly
• Aberdare
• Blackwood
• Ebbw Vale
• Neath
• Abergavenny

Facilities include:

• Modern classrooms
• Practical first aid equipment
• CPR manikins
• AED training devices
• Free parking
• Refreshments
• Excellent transport links

On-Site Basic Life Support Training

If you have several employees requiring training, we can deliver the course at your workplace anywhere in England, Scotland or Wales.

Benefits include:

• Flexible delivery dates
• Reduced travel costs
• Training tailored to your workplace
• Cost-effective for groups
• Practical scenarios based on your working environment

Course Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Basic Life Support?

Basic Life Support (BLS) is the immediate care provided to someone experiencing a life-threatening emergency, including CPR, AED use and airway management, until professional medical assistance arrives.

Is this course suitable for healthcare professionals?

Yes. The course is ideal for healthcare professionals, care workers, dental teams and anyone who requires regular Basic Life Support training.

Will I learn how to use an AED?

Yes. Every delegate receives practical training in the safe and effective use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Can you deliver this course at our workplace?

Yes. We provide Basic Life Support Training throughout England, Scotland and Wales.

Do delegates receive a certificate?

Yes. All successful delegates receive a certificate confirming completion of the course.

Looking for More Advanced First Aid Training?

If your organisation requires more comprehensive emergency first aid training, we also offer:

• Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
• First Aid at Work (FAW)
• Paediatric First Aid
• Catastrophic Bleeding First Aid Training
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training

Our team can help you identify the most appropriate course for your organisation based on your workplace risks and legal requirements.

Book Your Basic Life Support Training Today

Give your employees the confidence and practical skills to respond effectively during a life-threatening medical emergency.

Whether you require training for an individual, a healthcare team or your entire workforce, Evolution Safety Solutions provides professional, engaging and practical Basic Life Support Training tailored to your needs.

Attend one of our scheduled courses at our Health & Safety Training Academy in Merthyr Tydfil, or let our experienced instructors deliver the training at your workplace anywhere in the UK.

Contact Evolution Safety Solutions

Telephone: 03333 399 037

Email: info@evolutionsafetysolutions.co.uk

Alternatively, complete the enquiry form on this page and a member of our team will contact you to discuss your training requirements.