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Basic Life Support (BLS)
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HiQual UK delivers the Basic Life Support (BLS) program, designed to provide learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills to recognize life‑threatening emergencies and deliver immediate, effective interventions. It emphasizes CPR, AED use, airway management, and emergency response protocols. Participants will gain the competence to act as certified BLS providers, ensuring readiness in both workplace and community settings.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Basic Life Support (BLS) |
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| Total Credits | 30 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 120 |
| Qualification Time | 300 |
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CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Techniques for adults, children, and infants, including single‑rescuer and team approaches.
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Emergency Response Steps for activating emergency services, prioritizing actions, and coordinating with EMS.
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Scene Safety Assessing hazards, ensuring rescuer safety, and protecting bystanders.
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Patient Assessment Primary survey (ABC approach), responsiveness checks, and vital signs.
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Airway Management Head‑tilt/chin‑lift, jaw thrust, and maintaining airway patency.
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Breathing Techniques Rescue breaths, mouth‑to‑mask ventilation, and recognition of abnormal breathing.
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Chest Compressions Correct hand placement, depth, rate, and minimizing interruptions.
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Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use Safe operation, pad placement, and integration with CPR cycles.
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Choking Response Recognition and treatment of choking in adults, children, and infants.
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Legal and Ethical Considerations Duty of care, Good Samaritan laws, consent, and documentation.
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Builds competence in life‑saving interventions
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Enhances compliance with OSHA, HSE, and international resuscitation standards
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Strengthens skills in CPR, AED use, and airway management
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Provides tools for rapid and effective emergency response
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Offers recognized certification to support workplace and community safety
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Employees in all industries requiring BLS certification
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Healthcare support staff and community responders
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Teachers, childcare providers, and fitness professionals
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General public seeking life‑saving skills
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Individuals preparing for advanced first aid or healthcare training
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical demonstration
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Format: MCQs, short answers, and BLS skill stations
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Total Questions: 25 theory + 1 practical demonstration
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 1 day (6–7 hours total)
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Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS)
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