BLS Provider and Instructor Course
Introduction
A Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider and Instructor Course was successfully conducted on 29th March 2026 at N K Bhat Hall, Navodaya Medical College and Hospital, Raichur. The program was organized to enhance the knowledge and practical skills of participants in providing effective Basic Life Support and to train them in conducting BLS teaching sessions.
A total of 40 participants attended the program. The course included audio-visual orientation, demonstrations, hands-on practical training, pre-test and post-test assessments, and certification sessions.
Objectives of the Program
The main objectives of the program were to improve the knowledge and skills of participants in Basic Life Support for adults, children, and infants, to strengthen emergency response abilities, and to prepare participants to function effectively as BLS instructors.
Program Details
The program commenced at 8:30 AM on 29/03/2026 with a pre-test and inauguration. Video demonstrations on adult and pediatric BLS were conducted as part of the audio-visual orientation.
Participants were divided into two groups, Group A and Group B, for skill station training. Group A received training in Infant and Child BLS, while Group B underwent training in Adult BLS. The groups were later rotated between stations to ensure that all participants received complete exposure to all components of the training. Each session lasted approximately one and a half hours.
The BLS Provider Course was conducted from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. During this session, detailed orientation and hands-on practical training were provided to all participants. The training focused on the correct techniques of Basic Life Support and emergency response management. Following successful completion of the provider training, participants were certified for the BLS Provider Course.
The BLS Instructor Course was conducted from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. This session included detailed orientation regarding instructional methods, demonstration techniques, and effective teaching strategies for BLS training. Participants also underwent practical instructor training and assessment. Certification for the instructor course was awarded after successful completion.
Assessment and Outcome
Pre-test and post-course assessments were conducted to evaluate the knowledge and practical competencies of the participants. All participants showed significant improvement in their understanding and performance after the training sessions.
All 40 participants successfully completed both the BLS Provider Course and the BLS Instructor Course. Certificates were issued to all participants after successful assessment and completion of the program. Geo-tagged photographs were also taken for documentation purposes.
Conclusion
The BLS Provider and Instructor Course conducted at Navodaya Medical College and Hospital, Raichur was highly successful and informative. The combination of theoretical instruction, audio-visual learning, and hands-on practical training helped participants develop confidence and competency in performing and teaching Basic Life Support procedures. The active participation and successful completion of the course by all attendees reflected the effectiveness and value of the training program.
