Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR Fundamentals

Knowing how to respond during a cardiac or respiratory emergency can make the difference between life and death. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of lifesaving care, preparing you to act quickly and decisively when every second counts. You will develop a deep understanding of basic life support protocols for adults, children, and infants. By studying clear step-by-step procedures and situational scenarios, you will learn to identify cardiac arrest, deliver effective chest compressions, administer ventilations, and operate automated external defibrillators safely. What you'll learn: Understand the critical chain of survival and the foundational definitions of basic life support; Recognize the signs of sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, and foreign-body airway obstruction; Perform high-quality chest compressions and ventilations tailored to different age groups; Apply safety protocols when operating an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in various environments; Manage choking emergencies for conscious and unconscious adults, children, and infants; Coordinate effectively as part of a multi-rescuer resuscitation team using clear communication principles. The course begins with core terminology and the physiology of emergency cardiovascular care before moving into step-by-step cognitive walkthroughs of single-rescuer and multi-rescuer scenarios. You will progress through clear, structured text modules designed to build your theoretical knowledge and emergency decision-making skills. This course is designed for beginners, aspiring healthcare professionals, workplace safety officers, or anyone wanting to learn life-saving skills with no prior medical training required. Start reading today to build the knowledge and confidence needed to save lives in critical situations.