Basic Life Support (BLS) Level 1 (VTQ)

Online & Classroom Training Course

Learn how to save a life with this ProTrainings Course! This BLS course will benefit hospital staff and staff members which require a level one qualification in their work setting. Start training online today and gain your BLS certification, its that easy!
£19.95 + VAT
198 Ratings
£19.95 + VAT
CPD Certified Provider of Training Excellence Online Training Approved by Skills for Care
Video Playtime

1 hour and 5 minutes

Video Count

21 videos

Audio

English

Captions

English

Proof of Completion

Certificate

This Course Includes:

  • Follows UK & ERC guidelines
  • Endorsed by Skills for Care & TQUK
  • 2.0 hrs CPD Certificate
  • Evidence Based Training Certificate
  • Instant printable wall certificate
  • 100% online or add a skill session with a certified instructor
  • 24/7 on-demand video
  • Access on mobile
  • Weekly refresher video
  • Expiration reminder
  • Student manual - English, Spanish, Polish and Arabic

Preview the course content:

1
Section 1

Initial Introduction to Basic Life Support

42 mins
15 videos
This section includes:
  • Course introduction 2:12
  • Optional basic life support practical by Zoom 0:47
  • Fears of First Aid 3:02
  • and more...
2
Section 2

Cardiac Arrest and CPR

20 mins
5 videos
This section includes:
  • Adult CPR Introduction 2:17
  • When to call for assistance 2:42
  • Adult CPR 9:57
  • and more...
3
Section 3

Summary

2 mins
1 videos
This section includes:
  • Course Summary 2:41

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Who needs First Aid training?

Most people take First Aid training as a requirement for their job or for their personal life. Whether you work in healthcare or another profession or are simply looking for a new qualification, ProTrainings has the course that is suitable for you! Online courses allow you to train at your own pace, in your own time.

Some professionals that may need a First Aid course include:

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

More about this course

Basic Life Support (BLS) Level 1 (VTQ) is aimed at those who require a level one qualification.  We also offer the more popular level 2 qualification in basic life support and a level 2 Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals.  This course is aimed only at non-clinical staff, dependent upon local risk assessment or work context. 

You can take this course as a video online, video online with practical Zoom assessment online, blended or 100% face to face nationwide.

This qualification and most of the other ProTrainings qualifications are Endorsed by TQUK to show our commitment to extra levels of compliance and quality assurance.

This course includes the latest CPR and Coronavirus recommendations.

This course comes with 2.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 1 hour and 5 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

  • ProTrainings - COVID-19 Update on CPR from the UK Resus Council
  • Student Manual (V8.2) - CPR/Basic Life Support
  • Adult CPR Flowchart handout/poster
  • Catastrophic bleeding and trauma First Aid Guidance From ProTrainings
  • Child CPR Flowchart handout/poster
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) link to the NHS website
  • Dutch - Student manual
  • First Aid and Social Distancing poster
  • French - First Aid Plus student manual
  • Infant CPR Flowchart handout/poster
  • Italian - Student manual
  • Link to the HSE website
  • Oxygen User Instructions - Gas rentals are available from ProTrainings, contact us for more information
  • Oxygen and Analgesic gases from ProTrainings
  • Polish - Student manual
  • ProTrainings Defibrillator eGuide
  • Regulated - COVID 19 Pre-Screen Student Evaluation Form
  • Spanish - Student manual
  • Student Manual (V7.0) - First Aid - Arabic
  • Student Manual (V7.0) - First Aid - Spanish
  • Student Manual (V8.3) - Pierwsza Pomoc w Pracy Ksiazka studenta - Polish
  • Student Manual (V8.6) - Anatomy and Physiology Human Body
  • UK Resus The Use of Automated External Defibrillators
  • Ukrainian - Student manual
  • Woundclot - haemostatic gauze for all types of bleeding

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Do I receive a certificate after completing your online training?

Yes, when you complete the online course you will be able to download and print a compliant completion certificate, evidenced-based learning statement to confirm course content and a certified CPD statement. There is no extra charge for the certificate.  You can also buy a printed certificate to be posted to you for a small extra fee.

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