Basic Cardiac Life Support with Automated External Defibrillator
Practical skills.
Calm, clear instruction.
Build the knowledge and muscle memory to recognise cardiac arrest, perform effective CPR, use an AED and respond to choking across adult and infant scenarios.
What you’ll learn
- Adult one-rescuer CPR
- Infant CPR
- Safe and effective AED use
- Conscious and unconscious choking response
- Team communication and safety checks
Who it’s for
- Healthcare and care staff
- Nursing or clinical placements
- Ambulance and frontline teams
- People whose employer specifies BCLS + AED
- Learners renewing an existing certificate
Assessment
Includes theory and practical assessments. The theory component has a minimum 80% passing mark; practical skills are demonstrated in person.
Important
Hands-on skills practice and assessments are conducted in person. Your employer or professional body may have additional requirements.
CPR Hero’s BCLS + AED training-centre status can be verified in the live SRFAC directory.
Course questions
What learners ask before booking.
Who normally needs a BCLS + AED certificate?+
BCLS + AED is commonly specified for healthcare, care, clinical-placement, ambulance and other patient-facing roles. Follow the exact requirement from your employer, school or professional body.
Does this BCLS course include infant CPR?+
Yes. The course covers adult and infant resuscitation, AED use and choking response, with practical skills demonstrated in person.
How long is the BCLS + AED course and certificate?+
The course runs for 8 hours over one day. The certificate described on this page is valid for two years, although an employer may require earlier renewal.
Can I take BCLS + AED fully online?+
No. Practical skills practice and assessment must be completed in person. Contact CPR Hero to confirm the format for the next suitable class.
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