Course Requirements

General requirements

No prior experience needed – Anyone can enrol on our courses. You don’t need any previous first aid or basic life support training, or any medical knowledge.

Minimum age – You must be at least 16 years old to attend our courses.

Language proficiency – A good command of the English language is required to understand the course content.

Physical and practical requirements

To complete our Basic Life Support (BLS) courses, you must be able to kneel on the floor to practise and demonstrate the recovery position and perform two rounds of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), which involves delivering chest compressions and may also include rescue breaths. To perform chest compressions you must be able to position your shoulders over the casualty with straight arms and elbows locked, and use the heel of your hand to push the breastbone down firmly and smoothly. 

If you have any health concerns, conditions or injuries that you think may affect your ability to take part in the practical exercises, please email us, preferably before booking. We will make every effort to make reasonable adaptations to support your full participation.

Please note that if you are unable to complete the practical exercises (with reasonable adjustments), we cannot provide a certificate of competence in BLS although we may be able to provide a certificate of attendance.

Accessibility

Our training venue has step-free access, ample circulation space in the corridors and training area for wheelchair users, and accessible facilities. Please contact us if you have any specific learning requirements or require adjustments to support your access to the training.