Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers – Irish Heart / AHA Certified – San Trains, Dublin, Ireland
Be Ready to Act: Critical Life Support Skills for Healthcare Professionals
San Trains delivers a Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course in Dublin, designed for medical and allied health professionals who must perform CPR and other lifesaving interventions in both in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. This internationally recognised course follows Irish Heart Foundation / American Heart Association guidelines to ensure you meet current clinical and employment requirements.
Why BLS Training Matters
In cardiac and respiratory emergencies, early, high-quality CPR and rapid defibrillation are vital to maintaining blood flow to the brain and vital organs. For healthcare staff, BLS competence is an essential part of professional practice, supporting safer care in wards, clinics, nursing homes, dental surgeries, and pre-hospital environments.
The programme includes a Instructor-led skills demonstration and practice sessions that include: One and two rescuer Adult CPR, One and two rescuer Child CPR, One and two rescuer Infant CPR, Adult, Child and Infant recovery position, Adult, Child and Infant choking (conscious and unconscious), Safe and effective use of an AED, Special considerations when using an AED, Use of face masks & bag-valve-mask devices, Skills group practice, Skills testing.
What You’ll Learn ?
Our Training Course covers
- Key updates in Basic Life Support and the critical concepts of high-quality CPR (rate, depth, recoil, minimal interruptions).
- The American Heart Association Chain of Survival and how it applies in clinical and community settings.
- 1‑rescuer CPR and AED use for adult, child, and infant patients.
- 2‑rescuer CPR and AED techniques for adult, child, and infant patients.
- Differences between adult, child, and infant rescue techniques and when to adapt your approach.
- Bag‑mask ventilation techniques for adults, children, and infants, including effective seal and ventilation rate.
- Rescue breathing for patients with a pulse but inadequate respirations.
- Recognition and relief of choking (Foreign Body Airway Obstruction) in adults, children, and infants.
- CPR with an advanced airway in place, including correct compression–ventilation coordination.
Who Should Attend?
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Physicians and Medical Students
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General Practitioners
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General and Psychiatric Nurses, Clinical Nurse Managers, and Staff Nurses
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Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians
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Dentists and Dental Teams
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Respiratory Therapists, Cardiac Technicians, and Cardiac Rehabilitation Staff
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Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Other Allied Health Professionals
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Healthcare Assistants, Care Assistants, and Nursing Students
No prior BLS qualification is required; however, participants should be currently working or planning to work in a healthcare environment.
Learning Outcomes
Course Details
- Format: Small group, workshop style to maximize hands‑on practice and individual feedback.
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Requirements: No academic prerequisites; open to healthcare and allied professionals at all levels.
- Duration: 3-4 hours, depending on the number of learners on the course.
- Assessment: Practical skills assessment using simulated resuscitation scenarios.
- Certification: Basic Life Support Provider certificate on successful completion.
- certificate valid for two years.)
- Fee: €100
Why Choose San Trains?
- San Trains delivers this BLS for Healthcare Providers programme using the same international standards as leading Irish training centres, while tailoring delivery to your team and setting. Training can be arranged at your facility or at our Dublin training venue, making it easier to upskill busy healthcare staff without disrupting services.
Key benefits include:
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Qualified, clinically experienced instructors with Irish Heart Foundation / American Heart Association approval.
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Highly interactive sessions with manikin practice, bag‑mask drills, and AED simulations.
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Content aligned with current Irish and international resuscitation guidelines and employer requirements.
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Book Your BLS for Healthcare Providers Course
Ensure your team is ready to respond confidently to cardiac and respiratory emergencies in any clinical setting. San Trains will equip your staff with robust, evidence‑based Basic Life Support skills recognised across Ireland and internationally.
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