Basic Life Support (Theory)

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Course Overview

This course provides learners with theoretical knowledge of basic life support in health and social care settings. It focuses on recognising life-threatening situations, understanding emergency response procedures, and knowing how to act appropriately while awaiting professional medical assistance.

Lesson Outline (Bitesize – 4 Lessons)

Introduction to Basic Life Support
Recognising Cardiac and Respiratory Emergencies
Emergency Response and Resuscitation Awareness
Roles, Responsibilities, and Reporting

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Understand the purpose of basic life support
Recognise signs of life-threatening emergencies
Understand emergency response procedures
Demonstrate awareness of CPR and defibrillation principles
Act appropriately while awaiting professional assistance
Understand reporting and documentation requirements

Course Content

Introduction to Basic Life Support
This lesson introduces the concept of basic life support and its importance in saving lives. Learners explore the aims of basic life support, the chain of survival, and the importance of early recognition and response in emergency situations.

1. The Physiology of Life Support: Oxygenation and Perfusion
2. The Mechanics of CPR: The “Thoracic Pump” Theory
3. The “Chain of Survival” as a Time-Critical Matrix
4. Professional Ethics: The “Best Interests” Standard
5. Risk Assessment: The “Four H’s and Four T’s”
Lesson 1 Quiz

Recognising Cardiac and Respiratory Emergencies
Learners are taught how to recognise signs of cardiac arrest, breathing difficulties, and loss of consciousness. This lesson covers warning signs such as unresponsiveness, abnormal breathing, and collapse, helping learners understand when immediate emergency action is required.

Emergency Response and Resuscitation Awareness
This lesson provides awareness-level knowledge of emergency response actions, including calling emergency services, safe positioning, and understanding cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation in theory. Emphasis is placed on working within one’s training and organisational policies.

Lesson 4: Roles, Responsibilities, and Reporting
Learners explore their role during a life-threatening emergency, including communication with emergency services, colleagues, and management. This lesson also covers documentation, incident reporting, and the importance of reflection and learning following an emergency situation.

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Course Overview

Lesson Outline (Bitesize – 4 Lessons)

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Introduction to Basic Life Support
This lesson introduces the concept of basic life support and its importance in saving lives. Learners explore the aims of basic life support, the chain of survival, and the importance of early recognition and response in emergency situations.

1. The Physiology of Life Support: Oxygenation and Perfusion

2. The Mechanics of CPR: The “Thoracic Pump” Theory

3. The “Chain of Survival” as a Time-Critical Matrix

4. Professional Ethics: The “Best Interests” Standard

5. Risk Assessment: The “Four H’s and Four T’s”

Lesson 1 Quiz

1. The Concept of “Whole-Body Ischemia”

2. The Mechanics of CPR: The “Thoracic Pump” Theory

3. The “Chain of Survival” as a Time-Critical Matrix

4. Professional Ethics: The “Best Interests” Standard

5. Risk Assessment: The “Four H’s and Four T’s”

Lesson 1 Quiz

1. The Biomechanics of High-Quality CPR

2. Theoretical Ventilation: The Oxygen Dilemma

3. Automated External Defibrillation (AED) Theory

4. Safe Positioning: The Recovery Position

Lesson 3 Quiz

1. The “Resuscitation Team” Dynamics

2. Professional Reporting: The Clinical Audit Trail

3. Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities

4. Post-Event Reflection and Debriefing

Lesson 4 Quiz

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Course Overview

Lesson Outline (Bitesize – 4 Lessons)

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Introduction to Basic Life Support This lesson introduces the concept of basic life support and its importance in saving lives. Learners explore the aims of basic life support, the chain of survival, and the importance of early recognition and response in emergency situations.

1. The Physiology of Life Support: Oxygenation and Perfusion

2. The Mechanics of CPR: The “Thoracic Pump” Theory

3. The “Chain of Survival” as a Time-Critical Matrix

4. Professional Ethics: The “Best Interests” Standard

5. Risk Assessment: The “Four H’s and Four T’s”

Lesson 1 Quiz

1. The Concept of “Whole-Body Ischemia”

2. The Mechanics of CPR: The “Thoracic Pump” Theory

3. The “Chain of Survival” as a Time-Critical Matrix

4. Professional Ethics: The “Best Interests” Standard

5. Risk Assessment: The “Four H’s and Four T’s”

Lesson 1 Quiz

1. The Biomechanics of High-Quality CPR

2. Theoretical Ventilation: The Oxygen Dilemma

3. Automated External Defibrillation (AED) Theory

4. Safe Positioning: The Recovery Position

Lesson 3 Quiz

1. The “Resuscitation Team” Dynamics

2. Professional Reporting: The Clinical Audit Trail

3. Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities

4. Post-Event Reflection and Debriefing

Lesson 4 Quiz

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Introduction to Basic Life Support
This lesson introduces the concept of basic life support and its importance in saving lives. Learners explore the aims of basic life support, the chain of survival, and the importance of early recognition and response in emergency situations.