3 hour course

Half day training

1 year certificate

Qualsafe awards

No experience needed

All backgrounds welcome

HSE compliant

Ofqual regulated

Be 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

  • Duration
    3 hour course
  • Certification

    1 year Ofqual regulated certification
  • Prerequisites

    None
  • Assessment

    Practical and theory assessments embedded into course delivery

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to provide adult basic life support and respond safely to anaphylaxis within your clinical setting.

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
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    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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    Annie Gill
    15/09/2026

    Aaron did an exceptional job with the training. the content was quite good and the pace was perfect.

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    15/09/2026
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    jomuel jambaya
    15/09/2026

    Very very good

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    Enjoyed our training with Aaron. Thank you

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    chorouk hakim
    05/09/2026
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    Cabrielle Lin
    05/09/2026

    Amazing training. Learned a lot and really fun

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    alina fjplprl
    05/09/2026

    Actually enjoyed the training Aaron was really knowledgable and kept whole team engaged

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    shashank yadav
    05/09/2026

    Aron is one of the best trainees i have ever met his knowledge and the method of sharing it is so good … i would love to recommend him for training

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    Karthik Vikas
    05/09/2026

    Arron is an excellent trainer

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    Georgia Fox
    05/09/2026

    Very knowledgeable trainer, I learnt a lot about BLS even as a nurse. Thank you so much!

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    Leah Wilkes
    18/06/2026

    Very good day. Enjoyed the practical side of the day. Thank you.

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