Paediatric Basic Life Support

Course Details

• This course will help guide staff with their understanding of what is involved in Paediatric Basic Life Support and how and when to apply it in their daily working lives.
• This course forms part of a blended learning training tool and is designed to support practical learning which is the preferred method of learning by the GDC for CPR/BLS/AED. 
• You will be presented with a coursebook followed by an assessment with options for feedback and reflection.
• Once you have achieved a mark of 80% or more, you will be presented with a certificate to download. 
• If you do not pass you will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment.

Aims

The aim of this course is to help guide staff with their understanding of what is involved in Paediatric Basic Life Support and how and when to apply it in their daily working lives. 

Objectives

During this course learners will be able to:

• Detail their organization's responsibilities.
• Outline individual responsibilities.
• Initiate an appropriate emergency response.
• Respond immediately to a patient suffering from cardiac arrest.
• Care for the patient in an appropriate way following practice protocols.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course the learner will gain and understanding of:

• An organization's responsibilities with regard to paediatric life support.
• Anndividual responsibilities with regard to paediatric life support.
• How to manage a cardiac arrest.
• How to initiate an appropriate emergency response with regard to paediatric life support. 

GDC Development Outcomes

C,D

Topics covered