Basic Cardiac Life Support with AED (Asynchronous e-learning)
About This Course
The Basic Cardiac Life Support and Automated External Defibrillator (BCLS+AED) course is a comprehensive, hands-on training program designed to equip individuals with the life-saving skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies.
Participants learn to manage cardiac arrest, choking, and unconsciousness in adult and infant victims before professional medical help arrives. This course is highly essential for healthcare professionals, sports coaches, workplace safety officers,
The general public to ensure timely intervention during critical emergencies.
Target Audience: Healthcare providers, corporate emergency response teams, fitness professionals, and public citizens.
Core Components: Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillation (AED), and foreign body airway obstruction management.
Certification Validity: Typically, 2 years upon successful completion of the theory and practical assessments
What You'll Learn
Perform High-Quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Deliver effective chest compressions and rescue breaths for adult, child, and infant casualties.
Utilize an Automated External Defibrillator (AED): Safely and competently operate an AED on adult and child casualties, understanding when and how to apply defibrillation.
Manage Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (Choking): Provide appropriate and effective first aid for conscious and unconscious adults, children, and infants who are choking.
Understand the Chain of Survival: Explain the critical steps in the Chain of Survival and their importance in improving outcomes for cardiac arrest victims.
Ensure Scene Safety: Prioritize personal safety and the safety of the casualty during an emergency.
Activate Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Know when and how to call for emergency help effectively.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements for a Basic Cardiac Life Support with AED (BCLS+AED) Provider Course:
1. Required Level: ESS Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 4 or 5.
2. Ability to read, write, and speak English at a basic functional level to comprehend the theory and follow audio prompts from an AED machine
3. Learners must complete prior reading of the SRFAC BCLS+AED Provider Manual or complete the required asynchronous e-learning modules before attending the practical session
4. : No prior experience required. This course is designed for healthcare professionals, workplace first aiders, and members of the public alike
5. Open admission; no prior certifications required for the main provider course. (Note: If taking the shorter "Refresher" course instead, a valid, unexpired BCLS+AED certificate is a strict prerequisite)
6. Physical and Medical Fitness: Must be physically fit and free from pre-existing medical conditions (such as severe knee, spinal, back, or joint injuries)