Bls Course Introduction
Transcript of Bls Course Introduction
DOH A.O. No. 155s 2004,
“Implementing Guidelines for Managing Mass Casualty Incidents During Emergencies and Disasters Basic Life Support (BLS) “
1. Mandatory for all health personnel
2. BLS is a basic course and prerequisite of other life support
training.
General Objective:
To equip the participants with knowledge and skills to perform with confidence CPR for adult, child and infant as expected health care provider.
At the end of the course, the participants-◦Have understood that to give proper basic life support- cardiopulmonary resuscitation for adults, child, and infant is part of their social/moral responsibility as health care provider.
◦Can respond to respiratory/cardiac arrest victims and perform with confidence CPR for adult, child and infant
◦Can provide proper after care and endorsement of the recovered respiratory/cardiac arrest victim to a medical facility.
1. Guidelines in Basic Life Support 2. Introduction to Basic Life support and Cardio Pulmonary resuscitation
3. Foreign Body Airway Obstruction and Management
4. Respiratory Arrest and Rescue Breathing
5. Cardiac Arrest and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Modification :
◦1 Day lecture (First Day)◦4 Days Practical evaluation equally divided among the participants( On scheduled basis)
Participants work book has been designed to facilitate the learning and understanding of the material presented in the modules. The work book has “fill-ins” information which the facilitator will provide the information to the participants.
Practical EvaluationThis is based on the skills
provided for each method of performance.
Participants must pass the skill with a minimum score of 75 as part of the requirement to get the certificate.
Written evaluation
Participants must pass the exam with a minimum score of 30 as part of the requirement to get the certificate.
1. Certificate of AttendanceIf completed the course without
absence. Usually issued during formal and non-formal closing ceremony.
Certificate of Completion
Demonstrate the competency skillsCorrectly answers at least 30 equivalent points of the final examination.
Health◦ Must be physically fit to accomplish all skill
exercises◦ Smoking is prohibited during the sessiohn◦ Mobile phones must be turned off, Interruptions
will only be permitted on silent mode for emergencies.
◦ Wear appropriate clothing and footwear in anticipation of practical skill exercises.
Punctual attendance in all activities is mandatory. Non compliance will result to dropping out of the course regardless of its reason.
Any questions or clarification by the participants don’t hesitate to ask.