Practical Adult and Paediatric BLS Training and Certification

• Introduction to moving and handling legislation and regulations.
• Identification of common hazards and the risks they pose to staff and patients, including musculoskeletal injuries.
• Strategies for managing risks focusing on preventive measures, workplace adaptations, and the use of risk assessment tools.
• Employers' legal obligations to provide a safe working environment, employees' obligations to follow safety procedures and use equipment correctly, and how these responsibilities apply in moving and handling activities.
• Dynamic risk assessments, ergonomic approaches, and safer moving and handling principles.
• Application of ergonomic principles to reduce strain and improve safety during moving and handling tasks.
• Core principles of safer moving and handling, including proper body mechanics, team lifting techniques, and the use of handling aids.
• Comprehensive training on various people moving equipment, including hoists, slide sheets, and transfer boards.
• Best practices for equipment use to ensure both patient dignity and staff safety, with practical demonstrations and exercises.

The course content adheres to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and National Back Exchange (NBE) guidelines. It also fulfils the UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) standards for healthcare providers. This comprehensive training meets all the regulatory requirements established by the CQC, Care Inspectorates, and other relevant organisations, making it appropriate for all individuals working in health and social care.

• A review of the most current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines alongside local policies governing resuscitation practices.
• Identifying the early signs of patient decline towards clinical deterioration or cardiorespiratory arrest.
• Hands-on techniques for performing high-quality chest compressions and effective lung ventilation, including the ratio, depth, and frequency required to maximise the chance of survival in a cardiac arrest scenario.
• Comprehensive instruction on the correct selection, placement, and operation of AEDs, with practical exercises.
• Strategies and procedures for promptly recognising and responding to choking incidents.
• Correctly applying recovery positions, facilitating open airways and preventing aspiration aligned with Resuscitation Council UK guidelines.
• Simulated emergency scenarios that mimic real-life situations to test and refine the application of learned skills for actual clinical emergencies tailored to different patient circumstances and aligned with Resuscitation Council UK guidelines.
• Ethical dilemmas and considerations in resuscitation including respect for patient autonomy and understanding when it might be appropriate to initiate or withhold resuscitation efforts based on DNACPR orders.
• Effective communication and teamwork among healthcare professionals during emergencies, including clear role definitions and standardised communication tools.
• Guidelines on providing care after resuscitation, addressing the patient's physical and emotional needs, and considering transferring to higher levels of care if necessary.

The course content follows Resuscitation Council UK guidelines and meets the UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) standards for healthcare providers. This ensures the training is thorough, meets all regulatory requirements set by the CQC, Care Inspectorates, and other bodies, and is suitable for everyone in health and social care.