ERC Basic Life Support Course

Target Audience

Everybody, all ages. Open to first-responders, healthcare providers (caregivers, OT technicians, radiographers, ECG technicians, supportive health staff), and public safety professionals (lifeguards, fire fighters, tri forces & police).

The BLS course is the first level of care for someone in cardiac arrest. BLS is the foundation of all resuscitation training. Competence in BLS is required before moving on to advanced ERC courses (ILS, ALS). Candidates will learn CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and the safe use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator). Healthcare professionals will be able to practice Ambu ventilation, LMA insertion depending on the group dynamics.

Meet Requirements

No specific requirements to complete this course.

Apply Online

Complete your registration in two simple steps to secure your place on the course.

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Create an ERC Guest Account

Create a free ERC guest account. Ensure your First Name, Middle Name, Surname, and Email are entered correctly for your certificate.

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Access CoSy (Virtual Learning Environment)

You will be added to the CoSy on the first available date from your choice, as mentioned in the online BLS application form. You will receive an email from ERC CoSy with the details.

• For BLS, the VLE consists of mandatory MCQ which you must complete before coming to the course.
• Spend sufficient time to learn and complete all lessons.
• Complete the questionnaire in one go and achieve a minimum of 50%.
• Each question has only one correct answer and you can try as many times as necessary.
• You must complete this at least 3 days before the course.
• Your course director will monitor your performance on this questionnaire in view of further coaching during the hands-on session.
• You will not be able to attend the course if you have not achieved a minimum of 50% for the mandatory final test. A different date will be notified later.

Coaching

A coach (ERC Instructor) will be assigned to you, who will guide you during the precourse period.

Attend the Half-Day Course

Attend the hands-on session with a 1:6 instructor ratio.

Assessment & Certification

You are assessed continuously on chest compressions, mouth to mouth ventilation, and safe use of AED. You can download a 3-year valid ERC BLS soft-copy certificate via the CoSy platform.