Basic Life Support Train the Trainer - Level 3

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰Become competent and confident to deliver basic life support training within your organisation or training service.This Basic Life Support Train the Trainer Level 3 course combines online learning with a face-to-face practical assessment and micro-teach session at The Mandatory Training Group's Coventry Training Centre. This course is also known as Adult Resuscitation Train the Trainer and is designed for you, with relevant health, social care, first aid, resuscitation, or workplace training experience, who need to train others safely, confidently, and within clear governance arrangements.After purchase, you will receive immediate access to the online learning component through ComplyPlus™ LMS. This covers core adult basic life support knowledge, trainer responsibilities, safe practice principles, CPR and AED guidance, assessment requirements and quality assurance expectations. Once you have completed the online learning and knowledge assessment, you can attend the Coventry practical session to demonstrate competence, complete practical assessment activities and deliver a short micro-teach.This course supports trainers and organisations in building internal basic life support training capacity while maintaining clear role boundaries, evidence of trainer competence and quality assurance arrangements.𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭: No certificate is issued after completion of the online element alone. Certification is issued only after successful completion of all required online, practical assessment and micro-teach elements.𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭This Basic Life Support Train the Trainer Level 3 course covers:• Introduction to basic life support and adult resuscitation training• Trainer roles, responsibilities and boundaries• Current adult basic life support guidelines (RCUK 2025)• Recognition of clinical deterioration, unresponsiveness and cardiac arrest• Calling for help and emergency escalation• CPR techniques, compression quality and rescue breaths, where appropriate• Safe use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs)• Adult choking response and recovery position• Airway opening and safe ventilation principles, where relevant• DNACPR and ReSPECT awareness within role boundaries and local policy• Infection prevention and safe use of resuscitation training equipment• CSTF adult basic life support outcomes and workplace expectations• Adult learning principles and inclusive training methods• Planning structured BLS training sessions• Demonstrating CPR and AED skills safely• Observing learners and correcting unsafe techniques• Assessing learner knowledge and practical competence• Giving constructive feedback• Micro-teach planning and delivery• Training records, competence sign-off and quality assurance• Maintaining trainer competence and CPD.𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫?This Basic Life Support Train the Trainer course is suitable for:• In-house resuscitation trainers• Experienced health and social care professionals looking to become BLS trainers• Existing trainers who want to deliver basic life support training• Independent training providers• Subject matter experts with relevant resuscitation experience• Experienced nurses, healthcare assistants and clinical support workers with training responsibilities• Care home, domiciliary care and supported living trainers• GP practice, dental practice and primary care trainers• Clinical leads or practice educators, where relevant• Learning and development staff• Managers responsible for staff training and competence• Organisations developing internal basic life support training capacity.You should have relevant experience in basic life support, adult resuscitation, first aid, health and social care, or workplace training, and should work within their competence, role and organisational policies.𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐬This Basic Life Support Train the Trainer course aims to:• Prepare learners to plan and deliver basic life support training that is safe, up to date, and aligned with relevant resuscitation guidance, CSTF expectations, professional standards, and workplace requirements• Develop trainer-level competence in assessing learning needs, preparing training materials, teaching, demonstrating, observing, assessing and recording learner competence• Support trainers and organisations to evidence trainer competence, practical assessment, training quality and compliance with governance and workforce assurance expectations.𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬This Basic Life Support Train the Trainer course will:• Explain the trainer's role, responsibilities, boundaries and scope of practice• Introduce current adult basic life support guidance, CSTF expectations and workplace requirements• Support learners in planning structured, inclusive and outcome-focused BLS training sessions• CPR, AED use, choking response and recovery position skills safely• Prepare learners to deliver a short micro-teach session and respond to assessor feedback• Reinforce documentation, competence sign-off, quality assurance and training governance requirements.𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬By the end of this Basic Life Support Train the Trainer course, learners will be able to:• Explain key adult basic life support principles, responsibilities and safe practice requirements• Describe relevant resuscitation guidance, CSTF expectations, local policy requirements and workplace responsibilities• Recognise clinical deterioration, unresponsiveness, abnormal breathing and cardiac arrest• Demonstrate high-quality CPR using correct hand position, compression depth, rate and recoil• Demonstrate safe AED use, including pad placement, shock safety and prompt resumption of CPR• Demonstrate appropriate response to adult choking and safe use of the recovery position• Plan and deliver a structured basic life support training session for adult learners• Observe learners and correct unsafe or ineffective CPR, AED, or emergency response techniques• Use inclusive, learner-centred teaching approaches• Assess learner knowledge and practical competence using appropriate methods• Provide constructive feedback that supports improvement• Deliver a structured micro-teach session on a basic life support topic• Complete attendance, assessment, competence and training records accurately• Explain how training records support governance, quality assurance and compliance evidence.𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞 - Basic Life Support Train the Trainer Level 3𝐀𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐚𝐬 - Adult Resuscitation Train the Trainer, BLS Trainer Course, Basic Life Support Instructor Training𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭 - Blended Train the Trainer course𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 - Blended course - Online learning + Coventry practical session + practical assessment + micro-teach𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 - Immediate access after purchase through ComplyPlus™ LMS𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭 - Core BLS knowledge, trainer responsibilities, safe practice, assessment and quality assurance𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 - Face-to-face trainer development and practical assessment at our Coventry Training Centre𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨-𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 - Short assessed teaching activity delivered during the practical session𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - Online knowledge assessment, practical competence checks, micro-teach, trainer/assessor observation and feedback𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - CPD-accredited certificate issued after successful completion of all required elements𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐲 - 3 years, unless earlier refresher training is required𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 - Trainer Pack included after successful completion𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 - The Mandatory Training Group’s Coventry Training Centre, HDTI Building, Coventry University Technology Park, Swift Road, Coventry, CV1 2TT𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 - £395.00 + VAT per person𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 - Available for employers, subject to learner numbers, equipment, venue suitability and trainer availability𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝On successful completion, you will receive a BLS trainer pack to support structured, consistent and auditable training delivery.The adult resuscitation trainer pack may include:• Training needs assessment template• Sample lesson plan• Training session structure• Editable BLS trainer slides and prompts• CPR and AED demonstration guidance• Practical assessment checklist• Micro-teach guidance• Attendance register template• Feedback form template• Competence sign-off record• Training report template• Guidance on adapting training to local policy• Free access to ComplyPlus™ TMS for 365 days.These resources are designed to support safe and consistent delivery of basic life support training within the learner’s organisation or independent practice.𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧Assessment includes:• Multiple-choice online knowledge assessment with a minimum pass mark of 80%• Practical CPR, AED and emergency-response skills assessment• Scenario-based activities, where relevant• Micro-teach delivery• Trainer/assessor observation• Feedback and competence sign-off.Certification includes:• CPD-accredited Basic Life Support Train the Trainer certificate• Certificate issued only after successful completion of all required elements• Confirmation that the learner has completed the online learning, online assessment, face-to-face practical assessment, micro-teach and competence sign-off at The Mandatory Training Group’s Coventry Training Centre• External review and accreditation by the CPD Certification Service.𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠The certificate for this Basic Life Support Train the Trainer course is valid for 3 years unless a different validity period applies.Earlier refresher training may be required if:• Relevant resuscitation guidance changes• Workplace policy or local emergency procedures change• The learner’s role or training responsibilities change• The employer requires more frequent updates• The learner has not delivered BLS training for a significant period• Practical competence needs reassessment.𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏: 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠After purchase, you will receive access to the online knowledge component via ComplyPlus™ LMS. This covers adult basic life support principles, trainer responsibilities, CPR and AED guidance, safe practice, assessment principles and course-specific knowledge required before attending the practical session.You must complete the online course and pass the online knowledge assessment before attending the face-to-face practical session.𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐: 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨-𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡During the practical session at our Coventry Training Centre, you will demonstrate subject-specific practical competence, complete trainer-led activities, practise delivery skills and deliver a short micro-teach session.The practical session includes observation, feedback and competence sign-off by an experienced trainer/assessor.𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧During the Basic Life Support face-to-face session, you will complete practical trainer development activities, including:• Review of key trainer responsibilities and BLS safety principlesSubject-specific CPR and AED demonstrations• Recognition of unresponsiveness and abnormal breathing• Supervised CPR practice using training manikins• AED set-up, pad placement, shock safety and CPR continuation• Choking response and recovery position practice• Scenario-based teaching and assessment activities• Observation and correction of learner technique• Micro-teach delivery• Practical competence checks• Trainer/assessor feedback and competence sign-off• Discussion of documentation, evidence and quality assurance.𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭:The Mandatory Training GroupHDTI BuildingCoventry University Technology ParkSwift RoadCoventryCV1 2TT𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞: 02476 100090Our fully equipped training centre is within walking distance of Coventry city centre and Coventry railway station, with free on-site parking available for learners.Practical sessions are delivered in small groups using relevant basic life support training equipment, including CPR manikins, AED trainers, barrier devices, training documentation and assessment checklists.𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬We support organisations that need to build internal basic life support training capacity across regulated workplace settings.Group bookings may be suitable for:• Care homes• Domiciliary care agencies• Supported living services• Healthcare clinics• GP practices• Dental practices• Staffing agencies• Schools, colleges and early years providers, where relevant• Charities and voluntary organisations• Workplace teams requiring emergency-response trainingGroup training is subject to trainer availability, learner numbers, equipment requirements, venue suitability and quality assurance arrangements.𝐅𝐀𝐐𝐬𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞?No. This is a blended learning course. You will complete the online learning first, then attend a face-to-face practical assessment and micro-teach session at our Coventry Training Centre.𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫?This course is suitable for you if you have relevant experience in basic life support, resuscitation, first aid, health, or social care and need to train others safely and confidently.𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐋𝐒 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫?Yes. This course may also be referred to as Adult Resuscitation Train the Trainer, depending on the workplace setting and terminology used.𝐃𝐨 𝐈 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠?Yes. You should have relevant basic life support, resuscitation, first aid, health or social care experience before attending this Train the Trainer course.𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐁𝐋𝐒 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞?Your certificate is issued after you have successfully completed all required elements, including the online assessment, practical assessment, micro-teach and competence sign-off.𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲?No. The certificate is issued only after successful completion of online learning, online assessment, practical session, micro-teach and competence sign-off.𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐋𝐒 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬?Yes. Trainer resources may include BLS slides, session plans, assessment tools, templates and supporting guidance relevant to Basic Life Support training.𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐋𝐒 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?Yes. Trainer resources may be adapted to reflect your organisation’s policies, procedures, equipment, risk assessments and quality assurance requirements, provided the content remains safe and accurate.𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐋𝐒 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧?You will complete trainer-led activities, CPR and AED demonstrations, supervised practice, competence checks, micro-teaching delivery, and receive feedback from an experienced trainer/assessor.𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐦 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧?You must complete the online learning and pass the online knowledge assessment before attending the Coventry practical session, practical assessment and micro-teach.𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨-𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧?A micro-teach is a short, assessed teaching activity where you deliver part of a BLS training session. It helps assess planning, communication, subject knowledge, learner engagement, safe delivery and feedback.𝐃𝐨 𝐈 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨-𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡?Yes. You should prepare a short teaching activity linked to basic life support. Full guidance will be provided.𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬?This course supports you in planning and delivering basic life support training within your competence, role, experience, and organisational governance arrangements.𝐃𝐨 𝐈 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞?Previous training experience is helpful but not always required. However, you must have relevant knowledge of basic life support and practical experience.𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝?The trainer/assessor will provide feedback on areas needing improvement. Certification is issued only after all required elements have been successfully completed.𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥-𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?No. This is a CPD-accredited train the trainer course designed to support workplace training delivery and competence assurance. It is not an Ofqual-regulated qualification.