Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
BASIC CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT COURSE (BCLS)
Singapore, being a small nation state with dense population excellent healthcare and infrastructure, can do much better in improving our survival rates. Locally, Heart Attack is a major cause of Sudden Cardiac Arrest resulting in abnormal heart rhythms, causing the heart to cease pumping blood effectively which results in victims collapsing and quickly losing consciousness, often without warning.
The BCLS course is accredited by the National Resuscitation Council (NRC) of Singapore. This course is designed for medical personnel, but is also suitable for those who wish to learn CPR for Infants and who wish to attain a level of proficiency in CPR that meets the criteria for medical professionals. As with the CPR+AED course, we can offer contextualisation for corporate clients who indicate their specific requirements.
The course includes a theory and practical test. The course will be conducted over 1 day (8 hours). Recertification courses will be conducted over 4 hours. Participants will receive a BCLS certificate, valid for 2 years.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The course emphasises practical skills in an interesting, interactive learning environment. By successfully completing this course, you will:
- Provide and equip with the necessary knowledge and skills of life-saving.
- Enable to learn how to determine unresponsiveness.
- Manage casualties with sudden cardiac arrest.
- Activate emergency medical services, perform CPR and apply the use of AED effectively and safely on casualties.
- Child-specific contents such as hazard identification, HFMD and other common child ailments.
COURSE OUTLINE
- Chain of Survival
- The Heart
- Heart Attack
- Prudent Heart Living
- Adult CPR
- Guidelines for Proper Chest Compression
- Adult Recovery Position
- Infant CPR
- Infant FBAO
- Safety in CPR Training
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
- In lecture
- Practical Sessions
- Presentation
- Discussion with case scenarios
- Language in English & Mandarin
MODE OF COURSE ASSESSMENT
- Practical Assessment on CPR & applying AED
- Theory Assessment (MCQs)
- 100% course attendance to be eligible for practical assessment
PRE-REQUISITES
- Able to understand, read and write basic English.
- Recommended for all healthcare staff.
COURSE DURATION
1 day (8 hours)
CERTIFICATION
Accredited by National Resuscitation Council (NRC) of Singapore, certificate will be valid for 2 years.
TRAINING VENUE
Agape First Aid Pte. Ltd.
18 Jalan Masjid
#02-03 Kembangan Plaza
Singapore 418944
Tel: +65 6745 0829 / +65 6745 0839
Fax: +65 6745 0859
Email: custsvsag@agape.training