BLS for Adults, Children & Infants — Clinical Practice
Clinical resuscitation across all three age groups — for healthcare staff working in settings with adults and paediatric patients.
About this course
This qualification covers clinical BLS across adults, children and infants — addressing the different techniques and considerations for each age group in a clinical context.
Paediatric resuscitation uses significantly different techniques than adult CPR — different compression ratios, depths and rates — so clinical staff working across age groups must be competent across all variations.
What you'll learn
- Adult CPR and AED in clinical context
- Paediatric CPR technique
- Infant CPR technique
- Age-appropriate AED settings
- Age-specific choking management
- Paediatric airway management considerations
- Team handover and communication
- Four clinical scenario assessments — mixed ages
Who this course is for
Ideal for paediatric wards, GP practices seeing all ages, school nursing staff and any mixed-age clinical setting.
- GP practices with child and adult patients
- Paediatric nursing and clinical staff
- School nurses
- Community nurses
- Any mixed-age clinical setting
Delivery & assessment
Approximately 4 hours with four assessed clinical scenarios across age groups. Maximum class size is 12 learners per trainer.
Your certificate
Qualsafe Awards certificate, Level 3 RQF, RC(UK) aligned, valid one year.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need this as well as an adult BLS course?
If you work with paediatric patients, yes — the techniques differ significantly.
Is this the right course for school nurses?
Yes, it is ideal for healthcare professionals in educational settings.
Ready to book Clinical BLS training for all ages?
Tell us what you need and we'll send a fixed, no-obligation quote within 24 hours.