Blended Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers 19th March, 2026

Eligible to attend:  Medical, Nursing, Paramedics

Time:  9.30 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.

Descriptor:

This Blended Basic Life Support (BLS) course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to recognise life-threatening emergencies, perform high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) effectively. The course follows a blended learning approach, combining online theoretical instruction with face-to-face, hands-on practice sessions led by certified instructors.

Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, and choking emergencies.
2. Perform high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants.
3. Safely and effectively use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
4. Work effectively in a team-based resuscitation scenario.
5. Apply the BLS sequence following updated resuscitation protocols.

Course Components:

1. Online Learning (Self-paced):
   • BLS theory and principles
   • Adult, child, and infant CPR procedures
   • AED operation and safety
   • Recognition and management of choking
   • Ethical and legal aspects of resuscitation
2. Face-to-Face Skills Session:
   • Instructor-led CPR and AED practice
   • Hands-on simulations of emergency scenarios
   • Team dynamics and leadership in resuscitation
   • Practical assessment and feedback

Duration:

• Online Module: Approximately 2–3 hours (self-paced)
• Face-to-Face Session: 2-3 hours

Assessment:

• Completion of online exam of knowledge
• Practical skills evaluation during the in-person session

Certification:

Participants who successfully complete both components will receive a Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate, valid for 2 years.

Accreditation/CPD: 

4 CPD points approved by An Bord Altranais Cniámhseachais na hÉireann (The Nurse and Midwifery Board of Ireland)