Basic Life Support (BLS) Training in the UK
Develop practical confidence in recognising cardiac arrest, performing CPR and using an automated external defibrillator (AED). Medax's BLS course focuses on essential emergency-response skills for healthcare and care settings.
Registration is free to submit. The course product is £30.00; payment takes place after registration, on the separate WooCommerce product page.
Know how to respond when seconds matter
Basic Life Support (BLS) introduces the core actions involved in responding to a life-threatening emergency. Medax's published programme covers recognising cardiac arrest, adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation, AED use, choking, team-based resuscitation and hands-on skills practice.
It is relevant to care staff and healthcare professionals who need practical emergency-response awareness. Employers may require training aligned with particular policies or awarding standards, so please confirm your exact needs with Medax before purchasing.
- Adult and child CPR
- Recognising cardiac arrest
- Safe AED use
- Responding to choking
- Teamwork in emergencies
- Manikin-based practice
Essential life support training topics
Core content comes from Medax's published Basic Life Support product description.
CPR & early recognition
Learn the principles of identifying a cardiac arrest and starting a coordinated emergency response.
- Adult and child CPR techniques
- Recognition of cardiac arrest
- Practical manikin exercises
AED, choking & teamwork
Develop awareness of safe defibrillator use and a structured response to common life-threatening emergencies.
- Automated external defibrillators
- Choking response procedures
- Team-based resuscitation
Four areas of BLS confidence
Structured, practice-focused topics for learners in clinical and care environments.
Recognise
Spot signs of cardiac arrest and understand when to activate the emergency response.
Respond
Understand the sequence and teamwork involved in an organised response.
Practise CPR
Take part in supervised training-manikin skills practice.
Use an AED
Build confidence following AED prompts and safety procedures in training scenarios.
Need BLS training for your care team?
Contact Medax about group enquiries, delivery options, certification and suitable dates for your staff.
Your BLS training pathway
Submit registration
Enter your contact, qualification, experience and course selection.
Review the product
After submission, you are redirected to the BLS WooCommerce product page.
Confirm the details
Check dates, course requirements and the current price before purchasing.
Attend your session
Follow the booking instructions and practical training arrangements from Medax.
Speak to Medax about the next BLS session
Medax operates a healthcare training centre at 166 College Road, Harrow HA1 1BH, London. The BLS product listing does not publish a specific date, session duration or venue confirmation. Ask the team to verify availability and delivery arrangements for this programme.
Group enquiries are welcome. If your employer has a specific certificate or annual refresher requirement, mention that during your enquiry.
A responsible approach to life support skills
Practical skills should be learned and checked with appropriate instruction and training equipment.The product currently has no published WooCommerce reviews, so no rating or review count is claimed for this BLS course. Its listing advertises a certificate valid for two years; employers may require refresher training sooner.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Basic Life Support training cost at Medax?
The WooCommerce product currently lists Basic Life Support (BLS) at £30.00. Please check the product page for the latest price before paying.
What will I practise during BLS training?
The published syllabus includes adult and child CPR, recognising cardiac arrest, AED use, choking response, team-based resuscitation and manikin practice.
Is BLS suitable for healthcare assistants and care workers?
BLS skills are relevant to nurses, healthcare assistants, care workers and other people who may need to respond to an emergency. Ask the Medax team whether the course meets your employer’s training requirements.
Does this course include an AED demonstration?
Yes. Use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) is listed in the course description.
Will I receive a certificate?
The product description advertises a BLS certificate valid for two years. Ask Medax to confirm the awarding details and whether your employer requires refresher training sooner.
Where and when does training take place?
Medax has a training centre in Harrow, London. The BLS product listing does not publish a specific session date, duration or confirmed venue, so please contact Medax before making travel arrangements.
Does registering mean my place is confirmed?
No. The form saves your registration details and opens the selected WooCommerce product page, where you can check the details and purchase. Confirmation and availability are subject to Medax’s booking process.
Ready to start BLS training?
Register your interest in Medax Basic Life Support training, listed at £30. Ask us about available dates and your employer's certification requirements.
Register for Basic Life Support
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