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1 Pay

Sign up, pay and start your training straight away or enquire for group rates. You will receive 8 months of access to the videos, a printable student manual, an optional weekly video refresher email and a 1-year certificate and 2 hours of certified CPD credits. Learn more

2 Pass

Take the video training and multiple-choice test. Don't worry, you get another try if you don't pass. And your progress is saved, so you can leave and come back as often as you like. Learn more

3 Print

Print your certificate and verified CPD time statement and that's it! Your training is complete until it's time to renew again. So you don't forget, we'll send you a reminder email when your training is expiring. Learn more

Basic Life Support (BLS) Level 1 (VTQ)

In this BLS course, you will learn to recognise the signs of cardiorespiratory arrest, you will know how to summon immediate emergency help in accordance with local protocols, and be able to start CPR using chest compressions. 

This training is aimed at those who require a level one qualification in the hospital sector or non-clinical staff, dependent upon local risk assessment or work context. 

This BLS training includes the latest CPR and Coronavirus recommendations.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Level 2 (VTQ)

This course covers Basic Life Support skills and includes skills for Adult, Child and Infant as well as healthcare variations on infant CPR. The training includes Safety, precautions, initial assessment, recovery position, CPR, compression-only CPR, CPR handover and choking. This is ideal for nurses, care workers, medical professionals needing annual updates to complete professional membership or first aiders. 

This BLS course includes the latest CPR and Coronavirus recommendations.

Basic Life Support and AED for Healthcare Professionals Level 2 (VTQ)

The purpose of this basic life support course is to provide the learner with the skills, knowledge and understanding in the provision of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and of the safe use and management of an AED. This qualification offers the opportunity to provide effective emergency lifesaving first aid care using an AED. 

This course covers Basic Life Support skills and includes skills for Adult, Child and Infant as well as healthcare variations on infant CPR. The course includes Safety, precautions, initial assessment, recovery position, CPR, compression-only CPR, CPR handover, choking and AED training. This is ideal for nurses, care workers or medical professionals needing annual updates to complete professional membership.

This BLS course includes the latest CPR and Coronavirus recommendations.

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BLS Training Course - Learning Outcomes

ProTrainings Basic Life Support courses have been designed to meet all the required learning outcomes and are aligned to the Skills for Health UK Core Skills Training Framework or UK-CSTF.  

This includes both level 2 adult and paediatric patient care.  The course is also Skills for Care Endorsed and follows the requirements set out in the Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines for adult and Paediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) basic life support (BLS).

All our first aid courses fully meet the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021 as per the HSE requirements.


Frequently Asked Questions

Which occupations use this course?

The Basic Life Support (BLS) Level 1 (VTQ) Course is perfect for:

  • Hospital sector
  • Those requiring basic level 1 qualification
  • Non-clinical staff, dependent upon local risk assessment or work context. 

How do I complete a practical module after completing the online basic life support course?

We have a network of over 1000 approved and monitored instructors to deliver a short skill training session nationwide or we can come to your workplace to deliver the training. This blended training saves class time and provides the same UK-CSTF aligned training. Contact us on 01206 805359 to discuss your options.

What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?

CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and is required in many business sectors. Even if you do not require a set CPD credit level, having Certifed CPD ensures the quality of training. ProTrainings are the highest gold standard of CPD ensuring that all courses are externally verified and mapped to the highest levels.

What is "SCORM ready" and will courses run on a LMS?

SCORM Ready means that online courses can run on any compatible Learning Management System (LMS). SCORM courses run seamlessly on your existing LMS system without a separate login so staff only login using the existing company system. ProTrainings online courses have an advanced SCORM ready system to give more features than any other company.


Learn more about ProTrainings training

ProTrainings Europe has produced over 350 video online courses and we also offer training at your workplace or at regional training centres nationwide

Endorsed training as video online, blended, classroom or virtual to meet your busy life. Choose from over 350 courses all CPD Certified with Evidenced Based Learning statements.

Discounts off future courses and company training solutions. Phone 01206 805359 for more information.

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