Basic Life Support and First Aid
Gain confidence and progress your first aid skills with this course. Develop practical understanding of life support techniques aligned with sector best practice. Study flexibly online at your own pace, valued by UK employers for enhancing professional capability.
Overview
What You’ll Learn
Overview
This Basic Life Support and First Aid course is a CPD-accredited, fully online programme tailored for UK learners ready to enhance their emergency response skills. It offers a flexible way to develop essential life-saving techniques and knowledge. The course suits those seeking to boost their professional development in health and safety.
Learners gain increased responsibility and practical skills to respond effectively in emergencies. The course deepens understanding of first aid principles, ethical decision-making, and sector best practices, helping you act confidently and responsibly in real-world situations. It supports clearer thinking and stronger leadership in urgent care environments.
Designed for skills-focused professionals across healthcare, education, and workplace safety, this course builds credibility through recognised CPD accreditation. Study is fully online with comprehensive learner support, enabling you to balance learning with your commitments.
Key Highlights:
- Develop practical life-saving first aid and CPR skills
- Flexible, self-paced online learning with 12 months’ access
- CPD-accredited for professional development recognition
- Covers adult, child, and infant life support techniques
- Includes comprehensive modules on assessment and emergency care
- Enhances confidence and decision-making in critical incidents
- Supported by UK-based expert tutors and learner services
- Optional digital and printed CPD certificates available
Accreditation & Recognition
This Basic Life Support and First Aid 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 First Aid 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 first aiders seeking foundational life support skills
- Practising professionals wanting to refresh emergency response knowledge
- Workplace safety officers needing enhanced first aid capability
- Educators and childcare providers improving emergency preparedness
- Healthcare support workers expanding practical first aid understanding
- Volunteers and community responders developing confidence in emergencies
Career Opportunities & Progression
- Health and Safety Officer: £28,000 to £40,000 per year
- First Aid Coordinator: £22,000 to £35,000 per year
- Care Support Worker: £18,000 to £26,000 per year
- Emergency Response Volunteer: Voluntary with potential stipends
- Teaching Assistant: £17,000 to £25,000 per year
- Workplace Safety Advisor: £25,000 to £38,000 per year
Key Skills You’ll Gain
- Confident CPR and AED operation for all age groups
- Effective assessment of injuries and emergency conditions
- Practical application of first aid treatments and bandaging
- Leadership and communication during emergency situations
- Ethical decision-making in urgent care contexts
- Managing emotional stress in critical incidents
- Recording and reporting first aid incidents accurately
- Adapting life support techniques to diverse scenarios
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 develop practical skills, confidence, and real-world understanding with the CPD-accredited Basic Life Support and First Aid course.
Curriculum
Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All Levels
- Language English
- Students 758
- Assessments Yes
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