Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLSS)

About this Programme 

Every work environment needs capable responders. This BLS certification teaches you to act swiftly and effectively in critical situations like cardiac arrest or airway obstruction.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, you would have learnt:

• CPR for adults, children, and infants
• Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Rescue breathing and airway management
• Team-based emergency response coordination

Who is this program for?

A must-have for healthcare professionals, emergency responders, and anyone on the front lines of patient care.

Program Type

Diploma Course

Duration

4 Months

Course Fee

₦70,000

Program Courses

Course Delivery

Assignments, tests, and classes will be done at the college. The timetable will be communicated on enrollment.

Admission Requirements

You required to have:

1. A minimum of Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) academic qualification of any discipline (Art, Commercial or  Science).

2. You must be 18 years and above.

Roles of a Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLSS)

• Assess the patient’s condition and identify life-threatening emergencies.
• Perform high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants.
• Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) effectively.
• Provide rescue breathing and maintain an open airway.
• Work as part of a team during emergency response situations.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols during care.
• Monitor patient status until advanced medical help arrives.
• Document care provided and communicate details to emergency personnel.

Career Opportunities

• • Hospital Support Staff – Assist in emergency situations within hospitals or clinics.
  • Caregiver or Personal Support Worker – Provide immediate life-saving care to clients in home or community settings.
  • First Responder Assistant – Support trained emergency personnel during crises.
  • Nursing Assistant / Healthcare Assistant – Use BLS skills to respond quickly to patient emergencies.
  • Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care Facility Staff – Ensure rapid intervention in cardiac or respiratory emergencies.
  • Community Health Worker – Deliver basic emergency support during outreach programs.
  • Pathway to Advanced Roles – With further training, progress to EMT, paramedic, nurse, or other emergency care professions.

Application Procedure

• Submit your application and pay for the training fee
• Secure your spot in the next available training session
• Call 09137000145 to Apply

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