Basic Life Support and CPR

Overview

What You’ll Learn

Develop confident decision-making in emergency life support situations

Apply CPR techniques effectively for all age groups

Strengthen airway management and choking relief skills

Understand initial assessment priorities during medical emergencies

Enhance your leadership in critical, time-sensitive scenarios

Improve practical knowledge of major injury response

Build ethical and professional judgement in emergency care

Integrate best practice approaches consistent with UK sector standards

Overview

This Basic Life Support and CPR course is a CPD-accredited online programme designed for UK learners ready to enhance their emergency response skills. It equips you with essential knowledge to progress your professional development in health and safety contexts.

You’ll deepen your understanding of life support principles, gaining practical insights into managing adults, children, and infants during emergencies. The course emphasises ethical decision-making and quality care aligned with sector expectations, improving your confidence and effectiveness.

Trusted by professionals seeking skills-based recognition, this course suits those aiming to strengthen their emergency preparedness. Flexible online study and ongoing learner support ensure you can balance learning with your commitments.

Key Highlights:

Comprehensive coverage of adult, child, and infant life support
Practical skills in CPR, airway management, and choking relief
CPD-accredited with recognised professional standards
Self-paced 100% online study with 12 months’ access
Assessment includes multiple-choice exam and reflective portfolio option
Supports development of confident emergency decision-making
Suitable for aspiring and practising UK professionals
Access expert-led resources and UK-based learner support

Accreditation & Recognition

This Basic Life Support and CPR is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards for relevant fields. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training. Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills

100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification

Assessment & Certification

Your progress in this Basic Life Support and CPR is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion. Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate, verifying your learning achievement and continued professional development aligned with industry knowledge standards. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement. This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.

Who Is This Course For?

Aspiring professionals seeking emergency response skills
Practising health and safety officers enhancing life support knowledge
Workplace first aiders aiming to update CPR competence
Care workers and support staff needing practical emergency skills
Individuals involved in childcare or eldercare settings
Anyone wanting to improve confidence in medical emergency response

Career Opportunities & Progression

First Aid Officer (£18,000-£25,000)
Health and Safety Coordinator (£22,000-£30,000)
Care Assistant (£16,000-£22,000)
Emergency Response Team Member (£20,000-£28,000)
Childcare Practitioner (£17,000-£24,000)
Community Support Worker (£18,000-£26,000)

Key Skills You’ll Gain

Confident application of CPR techniques across age groups
Effective airway management and choking relief
Rapid assessment of medical emergencies
Leadership in urgent decision-making scenarios
Practical handling of major injuries
Ethical consideration in emergency care
Clear communication under pressure
Enhanced situational awareness and response readiness

Why Study with Royal Open College

Royal Open College is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime. CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK

Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
100% online learning with UK-based learner support
Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals

Enrol today to build confidence and practical skills in Basic Life Support and CPR with this CPD-accredited course, designed to strengthen your emergency response understanding and capability.