Basic Life Support (BLS)

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Updated 24 Aug 2024 Certificate

Basic life support (BLS) is performed to attempt to rescue a person experiencing cardiac arrest. What would you do if your patient or client suddenly began to deteriorate? This Ausmed Training Module outlines the DRSABCD action plan and the theory behind providing basic life support (BLS) in such a situation.

Content

4 Video Units • 12 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
2m
Basic Life Support and the Chain of Survival
2 Questions
4m
The DRSABCD Action Plan
8 Questions
19m
Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Understand basic life support in a medical emergency.

2

Know the DRSABCD action plan.

3

Understand the theory behind providing basic life support.

Who it's for:

All healthcare professionals and staff.

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Last updated24 Aug 2024

Published02 May 2022

Due for review29 May 2025
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