This innovative BLS instructor course sets the standard for teaching BLS to ensure people are being effectively and appropriately taught the skills to help save a life. You do not need to be a healthcare professional to take this course; if you are trained in BLS and interested in sharing your knowledge with others, this course is ideal for you.
The BLSi course is designed to:
- give instructors access to the latest research underpinning resuscitation practice
- correct misinformation leading to incorrect practice
- empower BLS instructors to teach with confidence
- explore inclusive and accessible training techniques
- teach the science behind resuscitation
- work for approving bodies as well as community groups
- integrate easily with other learning management systems.
Who is BLSi for?
The course is aimed at those who are already trained in Basic Life Support (e.g., first aid instructors, first aiders, emergency services, and members of the public that are BLS trained) who would like to train others to learn BLS. The course is open to new, existing and experienced BLS trainers.
This is an online course featuring scenario-based video demonstrations led by expert instructors, alongside engaging and inclusive learning activities.
The content has been created by experienced clinicians and educational experts, in collaboration with diversity and inclusivity focused partners.
To ensure an equal and inclusive session is provided, the course contains resources and guidance to assist with planning and best practice teaching techniques.
Pre-course preparation:
Candidates wishing to undertake the BLS instructor course should be familiar with the BLS algorithm and the RCUK Quality Standards for CPR.
Course programme:
The course contains seven modules, including:
- Module 1 - The science behind BLS
- Module 2 - Planning and delivering your session (Adult CPR/AED)
- Module 3 - Frequently asked questions and myth busting
- Module 4 - Equipment and resources
- Module 5 - Ethical and legal considerations in Basic Life Support
- Module 6 - Delivering inclusive BLS training
- Module 7 - Neurodiversity and Specific Learning Differences
You need to complete all seven modules to complete the course.
Course accessibility features
The course has been reviewed by accessibility and inclusion specialists and includes the following functionality to aid with accessibility for users:
- screen-reader compatibility
- keyboard navigation
- accessible and inclusive use of colours to support those with visual impairments
- responsive design to the users’ preferred screen size
- mobile/tablet compatibility
- PDF scripts of videos.
Certification
Once you have finished the course, you will gain a certificate of completion that lasts for three years and you will be given access to the course materials throughout the three years of your certification. In order to maintain an in-date certificate, RCUK recommends that the learner should retake the course every three years to update and maintain their skills and knowledge.
To purchase this course please visit the RCUK Learning Portal or if you are interested in bulk license orders, contact our team.
The BLSi course costs £80 inc VAT.
To purchase this course please visit the RCUK Learning Portal.
Professionals seeking CPD points should self-accredit their involvement on the basis of one CPD credit per hour and submit their request, accompanied by a written reflection, to their awarding body/Royal College.
On completing the course, the learner gains a certificate of completion that lasts three years. The user must then retake the course after three years to ensure they have the renewed certificate of completion. Learners will have continued access to the course materials during the period from the time they complete the course.
The Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSi) course is self-paced and should take about four hours to complete. You will have access to the course materials for three years.
Yes, you are eligible for the BLSi course. BLSi is open to those who wish to teach Basic Life Support (BLS) to deliver effective, confidence-inspiring and inclusive teaching to a high standard. The course is open to new, existing and experienced BLS trainers.
Learners wishing to undertake the BLS Instructor course should be familiar with the BLS algorithm and the RCUK Quality Standards for CPR and AED training in the community.
We strongly recommend you are trained in Basic Life Support before undertaking the course.
Once someone has completed the BLSi course, are they able to issue certificates to those they train?
Individuals completing BLSi will gain a certificate, valid for three years which can be displayed when running your CPR sessions.
Independent Instructors providing BLS courses may issue their own certificates of attendance indicating that the learner has successfully completed the course; however, this does not constitute a license to practice or confer competence.
We do not provide certificate templates for BLS courses. Resuscitation Council UK can only certificate courses provided by the organisation.
There are no statutory legal provisions in the UK relating to the practice of resuscitation or defibrillation, but both the users of AEDs and those who provide training in their use have obligations under common law.
Resuscitation Council UK recommends that those who train others should be able to demonstrate competency in CPR and the use of an AED. Therefore we strongly recommend you are trained in basic life support before undertaking the BLSi course which covers how to teach the core skills required to save a life.
Resuscitation Council UK does not currently accredit BLS courses.
Resuscitation Council UK does not currently provide BLS courses.
Basic Life Support courses are offered by the voluntary aid societies and voluntary rescue organisations, some ambulance trusts, and private training organisations. Whilst there is no prescriptive course programme, these organisations should be teaching to the Quality Standards for community training.
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