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B.L.S for Health Care Providers

This course covers the basic steps in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R) and basic life support measures (B.L.S) to adults, children and infants, depending on how many rescuers are available. We explain various first-aid manoeuvers, the use of automated external defibrillators (A.E.Ds) and how to open patients' airways.

Who is This Course For?

These healthcare providers may include (but are not limited to)

doctors
nurses
paramedics
medical technicians
respiratory therapists
physical and occupational therapists
doctors’ assistants
registrars
interns
medical
nursing students in training
aides
medical and nursing assistants
other allied health personnel

The course is also designed for anyone who is required to take a Healthcare Provider course for employment. The course is a prerequisite for advanced life support courses in resuscitation, including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (A.C.L.S); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Advanced Neonatal Life Support (A.N.L.S); Advanced Medical Life Support (A.M.L.S), B.L.S Instructor course; and is an entry requirement for certain post-graduate examinations offered by the C.M.S.A (EG. DipPEC (SA)).

First AID Essentials For Children

The course provides hands-on practice in the skills of first aid for children in the home, including accident prevention, medical emergencies, trauma injuries, environmental emergencies, C.P.R, choking and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (A.E.Ds).

Baby Basics

The program structure allows parents to practice the skills with an Instructor prior to the arrival of the baby. The BABY BASICS material includes a take-home DVD demonstrating the skills, an A4 laminated poster, and an A6 laminated key card which can be attached to the nappy bag.

C.P.R For Everyone

The C.P.R For EVERYONE course is designed to teach the techniques of CPR and choking in adults, children and infants, and the use of the A.E.D to lay rescuers, particularly those who are expected to respond to emergencies in their occupation or workplace.