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Pre-hospital emergency care skills training

Basic Pre-hospital Emergency Care (BPEC)

Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED) use and initial emergency care.

GHME learners practicing CPR on manikins at a BPEC training session
Pre-hospital emergency care skills practice in the BPEC program.

Basic Pre-hospital Emergency Care (BPEC) Skills Training

Build your skills.
Help with confidence.

BPEC develops the knowledge, skills and confidence to provide initial first aid before professional medical care is available. The program follows international standards, with an emphasis on practice and real-world application.

Who is this program for?

Anyone seeking the knowledge and skills to provide initial first aid in emergencies.

Program objectives

  1. 01

    Greater confidence in providing initial first aid

  2. 02

    Help reduce the risk of death and complications for people in need

  3. 03

    Develop practical skills based on international standards

Training content

Curriculum

01Check – Call – Care

Assess the situation, call for help and provide initial care using the Check – Call – Care approach.

02Recognizing emergencies

Recognize emergencies and choose appropriate actions.

03Recovery position and safe movement

Practice the recovery position and moving a person safely.

04Managing choking across age groups

Learn age-appropriate skills for responding to choking.

05Controlling life-threatening bleeding

Recognize life-threatening bleeding and provide initial first aid.

06Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AED use

Practice CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).

From knowledge to application

Hands-on learning

GHME learners practicing CPR on manikins at a BPEC training session
Pre-hospital emergency care skills practice in the BPEC program.

Skills for real situations

The program focuses on CPR, AED use and initial emergency care, helping learners put knowledge into practice.

What will you gain?

First aid knowledge and skills help you respond proactively to emergencies. The program aims to build confidence and help reduce the risk of death and complications.

Training approach

Guided practice

Skills based on international standards

The curriculum combines knowledge and practice, focusing on pre-hospital emergency care skills and practical applications.

Before you register

What you need to know

Does BPEC include CPR and AED training?

Yes. The program includes CPR practice and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).

What other skills does the program cover?

Topics include Check – Call – Care, recognizing emergencies, the recovery position, safe movement, age-appropriate choking response and control of life-threatening bleeding.

How can I discuss the schedule and fees?

Request a consultation to discuss participation, schedules, locations and suitable fees with GHME.

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