This is a short course in Basic Life Support. The aim of the course is to enable all students to deal with an unresponsive casualty who is breathing and how to deal with an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing.

A three hour course of theory and prectical work.

A range of subjects is covered including:

• Arriving at the scene
• Casualty assessment
• Top-to-Toe survey
• Recovery position
• Resuscitation
• Hygiene control

Although there is no formal assessment, the trainer will assess each individual throughout the course and issue a certificate of attendance.