BASIC CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT
Training Provider: SINGAPORE AMBULANCE SERVICE & TRAINING PTE. LTD.
Course Reference: TGS-2024049657
S$75
Original: S$150
Save S$75
About This Course
A Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) course equips individuals with the essential knowledge and skills to respond effectively to cardiac and breathing emergencies. This course is designed for non-healthcare professionals who need to be prepared to respond to emergencies in various settings, including workplaces, schools, and communities.
What You'll Learn
1. Key Components of a BCLS Course
a. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
CPR Techniques: Participants learn the proper techniques for performing high-quality CPR on adults, children, and infants. This includes chest compressions, rescue breaths, and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
b. Importance of Early CPR: The course emphasizes the critical role of early CPR in improving survival rates for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest.
CPR for Different Age Groups: Participants are trained to adapt CPR techniques based on the age and size of the victim.
c. Recovery Position: The course covers the proper technique for placing a victim in the recovery position after CPR.
2. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use
a. AED Operation: Participants learn how to operate an AED safely and effectively, including identifying the device, attaching the pads, and following voice prompts.
b. Importance of Early Defibrillation: The course highlights the importance of early defibrillation in restoring a normal heart rhythm.
c. Child and Infant Defibrillation: Participants may receive training on the specific considerations for using an AED on children and infants.
3. Airway Management
a. Airway Obstruction Recognition: Participants learn to recognize the signs of an airway obstruction, such as difficulty breathing, wheezing, or coughing.
b. Airway Clearance Techniques: The course teaches techniques for clearing an airway obstruction, such as the Heimlich maneuver for adults and back blows for infants.
c. Rescue Breaths: Participants learn how to provide rescue breaths to a victim who is not breathing.
4. Team Dynamics
a. Effective Teamwork: The course emphasizes the importance of effective teamwork and communication during emergency situations involving multiple responders.
b. Roles and Responsibilities: Participants learn about the different roles and responsibilities during a resuscitation effort.
a. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
CPR Techniques: Participants learn the proper techniques for performing high-quality CPR on adults, children, and infants. This includes chest compressions, rescue breaths, and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
b. Importance of Early CPR: The course emphasizes the critical role of early CPR in improving survival rates for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest.
CPR for Different Age Groups: Participants are trained to adapt CPR techniques based on the age and size of the victim.
c. Recovery Position: The course covers the proper technique for placing a victim in the recovery position after CPR.
2. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use
a. AED Operation: Participants learn how to operate an AED safely and effectively, including identifying the device, attaching the pads, and following voice prompts.
b. Importance of Early Defibrillation: The course highlights the importance of early defibrillation in restoring a normal heart rhythm.
c. Child and Infant Defibrillation: Participants may receive training on the specific considerations for using an AED on children and infants.
3. Airway Management
a. Airway Obstruction Recognition: Participants learn to recognize the signs of an airway obstruction, such as difficulty breathing, wheezing, or coughing.
b. Airway Clearance Techniques: The course teaches techniques for clearing an airway obstruction, such as the Heimlich maneuver for adults and back blows for infants.
c. Rescue Breaths: Participants learn how to provide rescue breaths to a victim who is not breathing.
4. Team Dynamics
a. Effective Teamwork: The course emphasizes the importance of effective teamwork and communication during emergency situations involving multiple responders.
b. Roles and Responsibilities: Participants learn about the different roles and responsibilities during a resuscitation effort.
Entry Requirements
1.Physical Ability: The course involves hands-on practice of CPR techniques, so participants should be physically able to perform chest compressions and rescue breaths.
2.The course is typically taught in English, so participants should have a basic understanding of English
Course Details
Back to All Courses
Note: To apply for this course, visit the SkillsFuture website or contact the training provider directly.
More Courses from SINGAPORE AMBULANCE SERVICE & TRAINING PTE. LTD.
Summary of the Occupational First Aid Course. Occupational First Aid Course is a mandatory training ...
Occupational First Aid Course (Refresher)
The OFAC is a mandatory training course for Occupationa...
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Provide participants the safety information and principles for
Adult fir...