Aim

To gain knowledge and confidence to provide safe, effective Basic Life Support using the D.R.S.A.B.C.D. approach.

Target audience 

Mandatory Training for all NT Health staff (clinical and non-clinical).  

Learning objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• understand the key principles of Basic Life Support and the Chain of Survival
• recognise when someone needs emergency help and respond safely
• follow the D.R.S.A.B.C.D. and know what to do at each stage
• adapt Basic Life Support for special situations
• apply national guidelines confidently in both hospital and community settings.

Duration and delivery

This self-paced eLearning module will take 30 minutes to complete.

Technical requirements

You may prefer to use headphones when watching the videos in the eLearning module. Closed captions are available within the embedded video. For participants using NTG computers, please contact the NTG Service Desk on 1800 000 254 for technical support.

Completion requirements

Completion requirement for this course will include: 

• BLS (Theory) Module: You must complete all sections including the 'knowledge checks' and interactive activities within the module.

Assessment and grading

Basic Life Support is an ANNUAL Mandatory Training requirement for all staff.

For clinicians and other identified roles your manager may recommended you complete a practical assessment as part of your annual BLS training.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

To obtain RPL, you need to upload evidence of approved training completed within the last 12 months to the MyLearning course - Course: Evidence - BLS Basic Life Support 2026 (NT Wide). Documentation will be checked to ensure your course meets RPL requirements.

Accepted documentation for RPL submissions may include:

• Advance Life Support (ALS) Certificate
• First Aid Training (including Basic Life Support) Certificate
• Basic Life Support Practical Assessment record from previous employer

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

1 CPD 

Provider

Clinical Learning Education and Research Services (CLEaRS)

How to enrol

Self-enrol

Use the 'Enrol me' button located at the bottom of this page. If you cannot see the 'Enrol me' button at the bottom of this page, please CLICK HERE and re-check for the 'Enrol me' button at the bottom of this page. Clicking on the 'Enrol me' button will enrol you in the course and take you to the course homepage.

NTG Staff – login with your NTG LAN details. These are the same details you use to log onto your work computer.

Non-NTG Staff – login with your MyLearning account details or apply for a MyLearning account using the Application form for non-departmental staff.

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