Basic Life Support
The DAN Basic Life Support (BLS) course trains you to assist an adult victim of Sudden Cardiac Arrest or life-threatening injuries by correctly applying Basic Life Support techniques.
DAN Basic Life Support (BLS)

The DAN Basic Life Support (BLS) course trains to resuscitate an adult victim of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, in order to prevent anoxic brain damage occurring immediately after the event. The DAN BLS programme includes several First Aid techniques necessary to provide proper support of basic vital functions. The course focuses on Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), external bleeding and shock management as well as First Aid in case of Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO). The DAN BLS course will prepare you to properly react in case of emergency and to perform simple rescue techniques in absolute safety.

Main objectives
  • Basic anatomy and physiology
  • The chain of survival
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Scene Safety Assessment (including management of Personal Protective Equipment - PPE)
  • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Recovery position
  • Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO)
  • Control of external bleeding
  • Shock Management
Course duration

4 hours

Prerequisites

None

Certification renewal

Every 24 months