About this session
The difference between a bystander and a first-aid responder is a handful of sequences, rehearsed. Built specifically for the "CPR & AED Training" context, this session stays concrete and respects your team's time. Expect muscle memory — not memorization.
What your people take away
- Run the recovery position in under 20 seconds from any starting orientation
- Deliver the FAST stroke assessment (Face, Arms, Speech, Time)
- Recognize the choking algorithm — 5 back blows, 5 abdominal thrusts, repeat
- Apply CPR at 30 compressions to 2 breaths, at 100–120 compressions per minute
- Call the Samaritans SHUSH framework for mental-health first aid
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What each length covers
60 minutes
60 Minutes — CPR and AED EssentialsA focused hands-on session covering cardiac-arrest recognition, adult CPR, AED use and the first actions employees need to take while professional help is on the way.
- The First 90 Seconds
- Common Workplace Scenarios
Covers 2 of 3 parts: The First 90 Seconds and Common Workplace Scenarios.
90 minutes
90 Minutes — CPR and AED Skills WorkshopMore practice, more instructor feedback and a realistic workplace scenario combining CPR, AED use, responder coordination and emergency-service access.
- The First 90 Seconds
- Common Workplace Scenarios
- The Human Side of the Response
Covers all 3 parts.
What’s covered
The First 90 Seconds
Every lengthAssessment and response
- Start CPR at 30:2, aim for 100–120 compressions per minute, 5–6cm depth on an adult
- Check scene safety first — a dead first-aid responder helps no one
- Call emergency services early — use speakerphone or delegate the call by name, not just 'someone'
- Check responsiveness with shake-and-shout, then check breathing for up to 10 seconds
Common Workplace Scenarios
Every length- The day-to-day incidentsRespond to a heart attack (tight chest, pale, sweaty, nauseous) by calling emergency services and sitting them down
The Human Side of the Response
90 minutes onlyThe other half of first aid
- Document incidents in line with RIDDOR requirements if reportable
- Know when to signpost — Samaritans (116 123 UK), local crisis lines, EAP
- Know your PEEP and evacuation routes before you need them
- Run a buddy-check system on the responder the day after
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about CPR & AED Training: Save a Life at Work
How long is CPR & AED Training: Save a Life at Work?
CPR & AED Training: Save a Life at Work runs as 60 minutes or 90 minutes. You choose the length when you book. A 60-minute session covers The First 90 Seconds and Common Workplace Scenarios. A 90-minute session adds The Human Side of the Response.
Can CPR & AED Training: Save a Life at Work be delivered online or in person?
It is delivered in person, at your site, in any country.
How do we book CPR & AED Training: Save a Life at Work?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open CPR & AED Training: Save a Life at Work to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.