BLS - AED
It can happen to anyone!
You, a relative, a friend, a work colleague ... Every minute counts! If BLS is not started immediately, survival chances decrease by 10% with every minute. In only few cases, a doctor is on site within a few minutes, but everyone can start providing first aid by starting BLS until professional help arrives.
What does BLS stand for?
The acronym BLS stands for "Basic Life Support" and is the term describing the first aid measures laypeople perform to either sustain or revive (resuscitate) a victim suffering from sudden cardiac arrest and/or severe respiratory failure, independent of the cause. This includes heart attack or stroke victims as well as the drowning victim. The BLS certification is the most basic resuscitation certification.
In Switzerland, BLS training programmes include CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and defibrillation (the use of an automated external defibrillator, commonly known as AED).
BLS is sometimes called BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support). Medical professionals are often required a more advanced training called ALS (Advanced Life Support) or ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support). At this time, we are not able to offer ALS/ACLS courses.
You, a relative, a friend, a work colleague ... Every minute counts! If BLS is not started immediately, survival chances decrease by 10% with every minute. In only few cases, a doctor is on site within a few minutes, but everyone can start providing first aid by starting BLS until professional help arrives.
What does BLS stand for?
The acronym BLS stands for "Basic Life Support" and is the term describing the first aid measures laypeople perform to either sustain or revive (resuscitate) a victim suffering from sudden cardiac arrest and/or severe respiratory failure, independent of the cause. This includes heart attack or stroke victims as well as the drowning victim. The BLS certification is the most basic resuscitation certification.
In Switzerland, BLS training programmes include CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and defibrillation (the use of an automated external defibrillator, commonly known as AED).
BLS is sometimes called BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support). Medical professionals are often required a more advanced training called ALS (Advanced Life Support) or ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support). At this time, we are not able to offer ALS/ACLS courses.
WHAT IS DEFIBRILLATION?
According to the definition of the American Heart Association (AHA), an AED or automated external defibrillator (AED) is a computerised medical device which can check a person’s heart rhythm. It can recognise a rhythm that requires a shock. And it can advise the rescuer when a shock is needed.
AEDs are very accurate and easy to use. In a few hours anyone can learn to operate an AED safely.
AEDs are very accurate and easy to use. In a few hours anyone can learn to operate an AED safely.
The AHA suggests placing AEDs in targeted public areas such as office complexes, sports arenas, gated communities, doctor's offices, shopping malls, and many others. As part of this program, it is strongly encouraged that laypeople within the facility are trained in CPR and the correct use of the AED.
New Swiss Regulations
Since January 1, 2012 new Swiss regulations apply for all CPR and AED courses. Whether you are new at learning about CPR or whether you would like to update your skills, you now have the choice between two different courses:
Since January 1, 2012 new Swiss regulations apply for all CPR and AED courses. Whether you are new at learning about CPR or whether you would like to update your skills, you now have the choice between two different courses:
BLS Compact
(Basic Provider)
This courses teaches competence to alarm correctly, show effective self protection, know how to correctly assess a victim. Participants will learn basic CPR and AED (defibrillation) skills on adults and children.
Course duration
The course duration depends on the number of participants. Minimum course duration is 3.5 hours.
Certification
In compliance with the SRC guidelines, no formal certification is available for BLS Compact courses.
(Basic Provider)
This courses teaches competence to alarm correctly, show effective self protection, know how to correctly assess a victim. Participants will learn basic CPR and AED (defibrillation) skills on adults and children.
Course duration
The course duration depends on the number of participants. Minimum course duration is 3.5 hours.
Certification
In compliance with the SRC guidelines, no formal certification is available for BLS Compact courses.
BLS Complete
(Generic Provider)
The goal of this course is optimal immersion and use of CPR and AED (defibrillation) skills in case of cardiac arrest in different situations. It is aimed at individuals who wish to keep their ability to act competently in a cardiac arrest, heart attack, hypoxia, or stroke emergency want as high as possible. It is suitable for those with access to an AED onsite (work place) and those who are required appropriate first responder training, for example members of medical service facilities (doctor's office, dentist's office, etc.), PE teachers, fitness trainers and sports coaches and rescue forces (fire brigade, police force, life guards etc.).
The BLS COMPLETE course includes adult & paediatric one- and two-rescuer CPR and airway obstruction.
For a detailed course programme, please contact me.
Course duration
The course duration depends on the number of participants. Minimum course duration is 6 hours, average course duration is 6.5 to 7 hours.
Certification
Certification is available upon successful completion of a course and is valid for 2 years.
(Generic Provider)
The goal of this course is optimal immersion and use of CPR and AED (defibrillation) skills in case of cardiac arrest in different situations. It is aimed at individuals who wish to keep their ability to act competently in a cardiac arrest, heart attack, hypoxia, or stroke emergency want as high as possible. It is suitable for those with access to an AED onsite (work place) and those who are required appropriate first responder training, for example members of medical service facilities (doctor's office, dentist's office, etc.), PE teachers, fitness trainers and sports coaches and rescue forces (fire brigade, police force, life guards etc.).
The BLS COMPLETE course includes adult & paediatric one- and two-rescuer CPR and airway obstruction.
For a detailed course programme, please contact me.
Course duration
The course duration depends on the number of participants. Minimum course duration is 6 hours, average course duration is 6.5 to 7 hours.
Certification
Certification is available upon successful completion of a course and is valid for 2 years.
Note:
To keep BLS certificates valid, refresher courses are required every two years. To keep skills updated, refresher courses are recommended every year.
To keep BLS certificates valid, refresher courses are required every two years. To keep skills updated, refresher courses are recommended every year.
My mission
To provide my customers with the highest quality first aid training in English in a non-English speaking environment.
Contact me
Luitgard Holzleg
Telephone:
+41 (79) 827 8670
Email:
info@healthyandsafe.biz
Telephone:
+41 (79) 827 8670
Email:
info@healthyandsafe.biz
Where I am
I am located near Zurich, Switzerland but provide on-site training across Switzerland, North Italy, France and Germany.