Resuscitation - Level 3 - Adult Immediate Life Support

Overview

In this course, you will find information on the safe procedures relating to the resuscitation of adults, from early recognition to the ABCDE assessment, to non-technical skills and post-resuscitation care. 

Please note that this e-learning is meant to supplement and not replace face-to-face training.

Course Content

• Introduction
• Early recognition
• The ABCDE approach
• Applying your knowledge
• In-hospital resuscitation
• Reversible causes
• Post-resuscitation care
• Audits and documentation
• Decisions relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Non-technical skills and team membership
• Summary

What will learners get out of it?

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Explain the importance of early recognition of the seriously ill or deteriorating patient
• Outline the rationale for Early Warning Scores (EWS)
• Define and describe the ABCDE assessment approach
• Describe potential interventions required to treat the deteriorating patient or patient in cardiac arrest
• Outline the principles for confirmation of cardiac arrest and initiating high-quality CPR including safe defibrillation
• Describe the key aspects of post-resuscitation care
• Explain the importance of non-technical skills in emergency situations.

Who is the course for?

This course is for staff with direct clinical care responsibilities, who are expected to provide an initial response for sick or deteriorating patients, or participate as part of the wider adult resuscitation team. 

Accreditations and endorsements

This course was developed in partnership with the Resuscitation Council UK.

This course meets the requirements of the core skills training framework Resuscitation Level 3 – Immediate Life Support.

Duration & CPD

30 minutes approximate

Booking

Click 'book now' below then follow the checkout process. On receipt of your order, the elearning team will be in touch to arrange access, please allow 24 hours. Learners can access and re-visit the course for one year.

FAQ & Guidance

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