BLS is fundamental to all cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Competence in Basic Life Support is a prerequisite for enrolment for all advanced-level training provided by the European Resuscitation Council. Basic life support (BLS) and, when possible, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) is the first level of care for a person in cardiac arrest. During European Resuscitation Council (ERC) BLS/AED Provider courses, certified instructors will guide and support you in the learning process.

Pre-Course Preparation

• The ERC BLS course manual and study material is available for online access on the ERC course management system (CoSy) which is a comprehensive virtual learning platform that provides candidates with course material and the pre course assessment and stimulates lifelong learning.
• The candidates are provided with secure login so that they can access the “CoSy” and complete the learning and assessment prior to attending the course.
• Access the new version of the online learning module and complete it before the course.
• Candidates are strongly advised to gain the necessary knowledge before completing the final quiz and attending the course.
• We encourage candidates to complete the online learning modules and quiz at least 2 days prior to the course.

Hands-On Training - Method of Delivery

The BLS course has a high ratio of instructors to candidates (1:6). The face-to-face teaching is mainly delivered in small groups with hands-on practical skill stations.

Skill Stations
Basic life support (BLS)
Use of AED
Recovery position
Management of choking

Demonstrations
BLS
Defibrillation using AED
Recovery position
Management of choking victim

Lectures
BLS with the use of AED

Assessment and Certification

• Continuous assessment (observed throughout the course by the instructors) (Recognition of cardiac arrest , delivery of high-quality chest compressions and mouth-to mouth breathing, safe use of AED, recovery position, chocking management)
• For certification, you need to obtain 50% for MCQ and be successful in continuous assessment. If you do not obtain 50% or more in the MCQ, but successful in hands on skills, you will be allowed to repeat the MCQ in a future course. If you are unsuccessful in hands on skills, you will have to register again for a new course.
• After successful completion of the course, candidates will be awarded ERC BLS certificate (system generated soft copy)

BLS Instructor Potential (IP) candidates

Those who perform outstandingly well during the BLS course may be nominated for BLS instructor training by the faculty.

ERC BLS Course - Registration

• Course Fee: Sri Lankans (subsidized) = 8000.00 LKR
• Course Fee: Foreign participants = 120.00 USD

Course fee covers the cost of personalised ERC- BLS course manual (soft copy) and access to online ERC BLS study material, lunch, and refreshments throughout the course duration and the BLS certificate (soft copy)

• Please select below the payment link for the date you prefer to complete the ERC BLS course. When you click, you will be redirected to the Official Online store of the College of Anaesthesiologists & Intensivists of Sri Lanka (https://store.anaesthesia.lk)
• Limited seats are available for a given date. You will not be able to pay if no seats are available for a given date. In which case, select the payment link for a different date.
• If your payment is successful, you will receive an email with your ORDER NUMBER. Please check your inbox/spam/junk folders in your email account.
• After completing this payment please fill the ERC BLS Course Registration Google Form to complete your registration.
• When you fill the Google Form, you must enter the ORDER NUMBER in the email you received from the Official Payment Gateway.

ERC BLS Course Registration Google Form

Date	Payment Link
21 December 2024	Payment Link
11 January 2025	Payment Link
01 March 2025	Payment Link
29 March 2025	Payment Link
19 April 2025	Payment Link
17 May 2025	Payment Link
21 June 2025	Payment Link
19 July 2025	Payment Link
16 August 2025	Payment Link
20 September 2025	Payment Link
18 October 2025	Payment Link
15 November 2025	Payment Link
20 December 2025	Payment Link

Next steps:

• Once you have completed your payment and registration, create an ERC guest account for free at https://my.erc.edu/en/register, if you have not done so far, using the same email you have given for registration so that we can add you to the course to enable you to access course material.
• You can create an ERC account irrespective of your payment status (Please make sure you enter your First Name, Middle name & Surname & Email correctly)
• You will then receive access to course material via CoSy to the correspondence email you provided in the Google Form.

Once access is given:

Log in to your account and go to “My Courses” on the left-hand side of the menu and select “Courses Attending”. Select BLS and download the manual.

Two things you MUST do:

1. Access the new version of the online learning module and complete it before the course.
2. Complete the final quiz before you attend the course.