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3 hour course
Half day training1 year certificate
Qualsafe awardsNo experience needed
All backgrounds welcomeHSE compliant
Ofqual regulatedBe ready to act in an emergency
This course provides adult basic life support skills alongside recognition and management of anaphylaxis in clinical and care settings.
It is aligned with current Resuscitation Council UK guidance and supports clinical governance requirements for staff involved in direct patient care.
Perfect for clinical staff managing adults at risk of anaphylaxis
This course is well suited to GP practices, outpatient clinics, community services and other adult clinical environments where staff need both BLS and anaphylaxis management skills.
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Course details
- Duration3 hour course
Certification
1 year Ofqual regulated certificationPrerequisites
NoneAssessment
Practical and theory assessments embedded into course delivery
What you'll learn
Adult basic life support in clinical settings
Apply local resuscitation policies and Resuscitation Council UK guidance to adult BLS in your workplace.Adult CPR and AED use
Perform adult CPR and use an AED competently using clinical‑grade manikins and equipment.Recognition of anaphylaxis
Identify early and late signs of anaphylaxis in adults, including respiratory, circulatory and skin features.Initial management of anaphylaxis
Position casualties safely, call for help promptly and begin immediate first aid measures for suspected anaphylaxis.Adrenaline administration pathways
Understand the use of adrenaline auto‑injectors and prescribed injectable adrenaline within local protocols.Team roles and escalation
Work effectively within the clinical team, escalate appropriately and support monitoring while awaiting advanced care.Documentation and governance
Recognise the importance of accurate documentation, incident reporting and learning after resuscitation or anaphylaxis events.Course outcomes
Provide adult basic life support in line with clinical policy
Deliver adult CPR and use an AED safely in clinical practice
Recognise suspected anaphylaxis in adult patients
Implement immediate first aid measures for anaphylaxis
Support or administer adrenaline in line with local policy and competence
Escalate and communicate effectively within the clinical team during emergencies
Contribute to accurate documentation and incident reporting after events
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for staff involved in direct adult patient care who require BLS and anaphylaxis training for their role.
- GP and primary care clinicians and support staff
- Outpatient and ambulatory clinic staff
- Community and domiciliary healthcare staff
- Allied health professionals working with adults
- Registered professionals needing an accredited update in BLS and anaphylaxis
Ongoing support
Unlike many providers, we offer ongoing support for all our candidates throughout the life of their certificate. You can rely on us for guidance and resources long after the course has finished.
What participants say
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Rating
Jodie Ricketts
11/02/2026
Really brilliant training session. Trainer was excellent, and the content was really appropriate and useful
Ben Penney
11/02/2026
Fantastic BLS session with Rachel, excellent knowledge. Session was very clear and concise. Practical session was great.
Megan Smith
26/11/2025
Great refresher on BLS. Always learn /pick up something. Session was very informative but light.
Neilio
10/09/2025
James Griffiths
29/07/2025
Great time. Learnt loads! Liked being hands on and practical. Got to try things I've not in previous first aid courses
