Basic Training

BLS-AED-SRC Complet (Generic Provider)

Objectives

Participants apply basic resuscitation (BLS: Basic Life Support) measures in various situations, including automated external defibrillation (AED), for both children and adults, while ensuring their own safety. They:

Promptly raise the alarm.
Consider their own safety while providing assistance.
Apply basic resuscitation techniques on adult and child training models, including high-performance CPR, ventilation, and defibrillation using an AED.
Recognize typical characteristics of cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction, and stroke, explaining prevention possibilities.
Perform correct recovery position in case of unconsciousness.
Explain measures to take in case of airway obstruction by a foreign body.
Apply BLS measures in concrete scenarios, focusing on target groups.
Reflect on their own motivation to provide assistance.
Describe how to manage adverse factors during first aid.
Are informed about possible integration into the first responder system.

Training Content

The comprehensive BLS-AED-SRC (Basic Life Support – Automated External Defibrillator – Swiss Resuscitation Council) course aims to deepen and optimally apply basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS-AED) techniques during cardiac arrest in adults and children in various contexts. It targets healthcare professionals, first responders (firefighters, police officers, workplace first aiders, lifeguards, on-duty Samaritans, etc.), and anyone wishing to maintain their skills in cases of cardiac emergency, myocardial infarction, hypoxic emergency, or stroke (e.g., caregivers of cardiac patients, etc.).

The course imparts "BLS-AED principles of the SRC" with the goal of deepening knowledge and applying basic resuscitation measures in specific situations.

The course content includes:

Assisting while ensuring personal protection.
Identifying and assessing emergency situations.
Transmitting national emergency numbers (and if necessary, local emergency numbers as well).
Situation awareness and problem-solving in various emergency situations, including myocardial infarction and stroke.
Explanation and discussion of the chain of survival.
Recovery position in case of unconsciousness.
Measures for airway obstruction by a foreign body.
Actions according to the BLS-AED-SRC algorithm.
Basic skills training for adults and children: initial assessment, CPR, ventilation, AED defibrillation.
Collaboration with non-professional rescuers and professional lifeguards.
Teamwork and communication.
Handling at least 2 scenarios with different complexities (including at least one scenario with a shockable rhythm and one with a non-shockable rhythm).
Motivations for first aid, including favorable and unfavorable influences.
Fundamental ethical principles.
Legal aspects: liability in case of non-assistance.
Mention of participation in the First Responder systems.
Open discussion of questions.

Methodology and Teaching Materials

Interactive and dynamic training:

Conducted by a certified adult trainer (IAS3, SVEB / FSEA EduQua) with 20 years of experience.
Practical approach of 75%.
Each participant practices using a defibrillator to ensure effective intervention in emergencies.
Explained and illustrated flyers provided.
Individual test at the end of the training.

Pedagogical supports:

PowerPoint presentations, informative videos.
Demonstrations with AED Trainer defibrillators (the same AED belonging to the client), HS-1 and/or FRx HeartStart Philips, as well as various models.
Use of Brayden mannequins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVSViqkogSI&t=2s with visual feedback, and Laerdal mannequins for children and babies.
Masks and tools for the Heimlich maneuver.
Presentation of first aid kits and exercise tools dedicated to first aid.

Minimum Framework Conditions

Face-to-face instruction with feedback on the quality of measures taken.
Respect for individual learning pace.
At least 30 minutes of basic measures training per participant.
At least 1 BLS-AED-SRC instructor for every 8 participants.
At least 1 adult mannequin with feedback on high-performance CPR criteria for 2 participants.
At least 3 - 4 AED training devices for every 8 participants.
At least 1 junior mannequin and one infant mannequin for every 8 participants.
1 simple auxiliary ventilation means per participant (e.g., pocket mask).

Target Audience

The full BLS-AED-SRC course is intended for anyone whose profession requires them to have and demonstrate safe BLS skills, such as healthcare professionals or first responders with assistance mandates (firefighters, police officers, workplace first aiders, lifeguards, on-duty Samaritans, etc.), and individuals who want to maintain their ability to act at the highest level during cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction, hypoxic emergency, or stroke (e.g., caregivers of patients with cardiac diseases, etc.).

Languages: French, German, and English.

Knowledge Assessment

Practical exercises during the course to acquire necessary first aid skills safely and effectively.
Feedback focused on the following points:
- Activation of the alarm.
- Consideration of personal safety and precise identification of hazards.
- Correct application of BLS measures, including AED use.
- Recognition of characteristics of serious cardiac conditions, hypoxia, and stroke.
- Correct execution of the recovery position in case of unconsciousness.
- Feedback objective: Motivating participants to provide real assistance.

Included

Explained and illustrated flyers.
The latest SRC Swiss Resuscitation Council algorithm.
1 pocket mask for ventilation per participant.

Certified Instructor by

SanPool Health School.
SRC Swiss Resuscitation Council.
EduQua and SVEB / FSEA Adult Trainer.
IAS/IVR 3 Inter-Association of Lifesaving.

Facilities

The course venue is provided by the client.
The venue should accommodate participants and trainer(s), including seating for each participant and space for practical exercises.
The premises must be available at least one hour before the start of the course for the instructor to set up.

Price, Duration and Participants

The BLS-AED-SRC Complet (Generic Provider) Course is designed for a group of up to 8 participants, with a minimum duration of 3 to 4 learning hours without brakes. The total course price is CHF 890.- excluding VAT, covering the entire group of 8 participants, not charged per individual.

Certificate

Participants receive a BLS-AED-SRC course certificate. The certificate contains the following information:

Title: "BLS-AED-SRC Complet (Generic Provider)"
SRC Logo of the Complet Training BLS-AED-SRC Complet (Generic Provider)
SRC Q-label.
Participant's personal information: first name, last name, and date of birth.
Date of issuance by the course instructor.
Swiss Defibrillator Sàrl

The certificate is valid for 2 years. Swiss Defibrillator follows the SRC recommendation providing course certificates for participants with physical limitations attending SRC courses. Swiss Defibrillator delivers a certificate stating following addition: "The practical skills of the seminar were not fully trained due to physical limitations."