BLS & AED Training
for Care Homes

Professional Basic Life Support and AED training delivered at your care home by a GMC-registered doctor and NMC-registered nurse with 19 years of nursing home experience.

GMC Registered Doctor NMC Registered Nurse Resus Council UK BLS Instructor
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At Your Care Home
We come to you
Flexible Group Sizes
Tailored to your team
Flexible Scheduling
To suit your shift patterns
Certificate Issued
For every participant

What the Training Covers

A practical, hands-on session designed specifically for care home staff, covering the essential skills needed to respond confidently to a cardiac emergency.

Recognition of cardiac arrest
How to identify when a resident has gone into cardiac arrest and the immediate steps to take
Chest compressions
Correct technique, hand placement, depth and rate — with hands-on practice on manikins
AED (Defibrillator) use
How to safely operate an AED, including pad placement and following voice prompts
Recovery position
When and how to place an unconscious but breathing resident into the recovery position
Choking response
Back blows and abdominal thrusts — particularly relevant in the care home setting
Calling for help
Team roles during a resuscitation attempt and how to direct bystanders effectively

Why Choose Shadow Healthcare Training?

Trained by a Doctor and Registered Nurse

Your trainer holds both GMC and NMC registration — a combination rarely found in care home training providers

19 Years of Nursing Home Experience

Training delivered by someone who has worked in nursing homes and understands the real-world scenarios your staff face

Resus Council UK BLS Instructor

Formally trained as a BLS instructor by the Resuscitation Council UK — the leading body for resuscitation standards in the UK

CQC-Ready Evidence

Each participant receives a Shadow Healthcare certificate plus a training record your home can use as evidence for CQC inspections

Training Packages

Every care home is different. Get in touch and we will put together a package that works for your team, your schedule and your budget.

One-Off Session

A single hands-on BLS and AED training session delivered at your care home, ideal for new staff inductions or an initial team training day.

  • Delivered at your care home
  • Group size tailored to your needs
  • Certificates for all participants
  • Travel included within coverage area
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Annual Refresher Package

Keep your staff's BLS competency current with a recurring annual training arrangement — the most cost-effective way to maintain ongoing CQC compliance.

  • Everything in a one-off session
  • Annual renewal date secured in advance
  • Continuity with the same trainer
  • Ongoing CQC compliance support
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Pricing is competitive and based on your specific requirements. Contact us for a tailored quote — we are happy to discuss what works best for your home.

Coverage Area

We deliver training to care homes within 20 miles of Farnham, Surrey — covering:

Farnham Guildford Aldershot Farnborough Fleet Camberley Basingstoke Haslemere Petersfield Godalming

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Tell us about your care home and training needs and we will get back to you within 24 hours with availability and pricing.