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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 combines basic life support for adults, children and infants with the recognition and management of anaphylaxis across age groups in clinical practice.
It aligns with Resuscitation Council UK guidance and typical organisational resuscitation policies.
Perfect for mixed‑age clinical and community services
This course is ideal for services that care for both adults and children, and need staff who can respond to cardiac arrest and anaphylaxis in any age group.
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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
Age‑specific basic life support
Understand the key differences between adult, child and infant BLS and when to apply each algorithm.CPR and AED for all ages
Practise CPR and AED use on adult, child and infant manikins to current Resuscitation Council UK standards.Recognition of anaphylaxis in all age groups
Identify anaphylaxis presentations in adults, children and infants, including subtle early warning signs.Immediate management of anaphylaxis
Position casualties safely, call for help promptly and start appropriate treatment while awaiting advanced support.Adrenaline administration in practice
Understand the use of adrenaline auto‑injectors and other adrenaline routes in line with local policy and competence.Clinical teamwork and escalation
Work effectively with colleagues during resuscitation and anaphylaxis events, following local escalation procedures.Governance, documentation and learning
Support accurate record‑keeping, reporting and reflection after BLS and anaphylaxis incidents.Course outcomes
Provide basic life support for adults, children and infants
Use an AED safely with adults and children
Recognise suspected anaphylaxis across age groups
Begin appropriate first aid treatment for anaphylaxis within your role
Support adrenaline administration in line with local policies
Work safely as part of a clinical team during resuscitation and anaphylaxis events
Contribute to documentation and incident reporting requirements
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for staff in clinical and care settings who work with mixed‑age populations and need BLS and anaphylaxis training.
- Urgent care and walk‑in centres
- Family medical practices and mixed‑age clinics
- Community and school health services
- Allied health professionals working with adults and children
- Registered professionals needing age‑inclusive BLS and anaphylaxis updates
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
