Basic Life Support and AED Training in Cumbria

GMC MedSafe provides practical Basic Life Support (BLS) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training for workplaces, organisations and community groups across Cumbria.

This focused course develops the essential skills needed to recognise a life-threatening emergency, perform effective CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator safely and confidently.

Training can be delivered directly at your workplace or organisation for groups requiring practical BLS and AED training.

Who Is the BLS and AED Course For?

Basic Life Support and AED training is suitable for individuals and organisations that want staff to develop practical life-saving skills.

This may include:

Workplace employees
First Aiders and Emergency First Aiders
Healthcare and care staff
Dental teams
Sports and leisure organisations
Gyms and fitness facilities
Schools and education settings
Community organisations
Hospitality businesses
Staff working at premises where an AED is available

The course can also be useful for organisations that have installed an AED and want employees to feel confident using it during an emergency.

What Does the BLS and AED Course Cover?

The course focuses on the practical skills required to recognise and respond to a life-threatening emergency.

Learners will cover subjects including:

Responsibilities and reporting
Assessing an emergency situation
Recognising an unresponsive casualty
Basic Life Support
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Infection control
Calling the emergency services
The chain of survival
AED functions
Preparing an AED for use
Correct AED pad placement
Defibrillation procedures
Safety considerations when using an AED
Combining CPR with defibrillation
Monitoring a casualty until further help arrives

Practical exercises and assessment are used throughout the course to help learners develop confidence in performing CPR and using an AED.

How Long Is the BLS and AED Course?

Basic Life Support and AED training is a short, focused course that can be delivered within a half-day training session.

The standard Basic Life Support and use of an AED course involves approximately four contact hours of practical and theoretical training.

This makes the course particularly suitable for organisations wishing to provide valuable life-saving training while minimising time away from normal duties.

BLS and AED Course Prices and Group Bookings

Basic Life Support and AED training is available for workplace and organisational groups, with quotations based on the number of learners, location and training requirements.

For organisations with several employees requiring training, an on-site group session provides a convenient way to develop practical CPR and defibrillator skills without sending staff to an external training venue.

Contact GMC MedSafe for current course pricing and group availability.