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Basic Life Support (BLS) in Derby

FAIB-accredited Basic Life Support (BLS) training delivered on site for your team in Derby, aligned with the latest Resuscitation Council UK guidelines.

  • 1 day
  • Certificate valid for 1 year
  • Public & on-site training
Basic Life Support (BLS) training in Derby

Course overview

Our Basic Life Support (BLS) course in Derby gives healthcare and clinical staff up-to-date, compliant resuscitation training. Delivered on site at your premises, the course is accredited by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) and follows the latest Resuscitation Council UK guidelines, so your team can respond quickly and confidently to a collapsed or unresponsive casualty.

The training is practical and scenario-based, with plenty of hands-on manikin time. Over 1 day your team will cover high-quality CPR for adults, children and infants, safe use of an AED, choking management and the recovery position. It suits people refreshing annual competencies as well as those who are newer to BLS.

We deliver this course on site at care homes, GP and dental practices, clinics and workplaces in and around Derby at Enterprise Centre. On-site group training is a cost-effective way to keep a whole team's certification current. Call us on 01332 473 330 for a group quote.

What the course covers

  • Understand the chain of survival and your role as a BLS provider
  • Assess an emergency scene safely and make quick, informed decisions
  • Perform high-quality CPR on adults, children and infants to Resuscitation Council UK guidelines
  • Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and confidently
  • Place an unresponsive casualty in the recovery position
  • Manage choking across all age groups
  • Recognise and respond to cardiac arrest and respiratory emergencies
  • Identify and manage the symptoms of clinical shock
  • Maintain patient dignity, gain consent and work to professional standards

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for healthcare and clinical staff who need current BLS certification, including doctors, nurses, dentists and dental nurses, healthcare assistants, support workers, and care home and domiciliary care teams. It is widely used to meet annual mandatory training requirements.

It also suits any workplace in Derby that wants its team prepared to respond to a cardiac or respiratory emergency. No previous experience is required, and the session works equally well for first-timers and those refreshing their skills.

Assessment & certification

Learners are assessed through practical observation on the day, so there is no written exam to worry about. On successful completion, each participant receives a FAIB-accredited certificate, valid for one year (annual refresher recommended). Because most healthcare employers require annual refresher training, the certificate is ideal for keeping mandatory training up to date — ask us about regular refreshers for your team.

Why choose this course?

  • FAIB-accredited and aligned with the latest Resuscitation Council UK guidelines
  • Delivered on site at your premises in Derby to suit your team
  • Practical, scenario-based learning with plenty of hands-on manikin practice
  • Group bookings for up to 12 people from £395
  • Ideal for annual mandatory training and refresher requirements
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Where you'll train

Training venue in Derby

Easy to reach by road and public transport, with parking nearby. Prefer to train at your own premises? We bring the course to you across the East Midlands.

Enterprise Centre

Bridge Street, Derby, DE1 3LD

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        FAQs

        Basic Life Support (BLS) — frequently asked questions

        Is this course aligned with Resuscitation Council UK guidelines?

        Yes. The course follows the latest Resuscitation Council UK guidelines for adult, child and infant CPR and AED use, so your team's technique meets current healthcare and workplace standards.

        Who should attend the BLS course?

        It is designed for healthcare and clinical staff who need current BLS certification — doctors, nurses, dentists, dental nurses, healthcare assistants, support workers, and care home and domiciliary care staff. It also suits any Derby workplace that wants its team ready to respond to a cardiac or respiratory emergency.

        How long does the course take and how is it certified?

        The course runs for 1 day and is assessed by practical observation on the day. There is no written exam. On completion you receive a FAIB-accredited certificate, valid for one year (annual refresher recommended).

        How much does on-site group training cost?

        On-site group training in Derby starts from £395 for up to 12 people at your premises. Call us on 01332 473 330 for a tailored group quote.

        Can you deliver the training at our care home, practice or workplace?

        Yes. We deliver BLS on site across Derby and the surrounding area at Enterprise Centre or at your own premises — a cost-effective way to keep a whole team's certification current.

        How often should BLS be refreshed?

        Most healthcare employers require annual refresher training, which is why we recommend renewing the certificate every year. We can arrange regular refreshers to keep your team's mandatory training current.

        Do we need any previous experience?

        No. The session is suitable for those new to BLS as well as people refreshing their annual competencies, with hands-on manikin practice throughout.

        Can you accommodate accessibility or learning-support needs?

        Yes. As the course is delivered on site at a venue of your choosing in Derby, please let us know about any accessibility or learning-support needs in advance and we will make suitable arrangements.

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