About the Program

Basic Cardiopulmonary Life Support (BCLS) refers to an algorithmic structured plan for management of victims of cardiopulmonary arrest outside the hospital. It will be applicable to trained medics and paramedics who are present at or are called to the site of casualty.

Objectives of the Program

  • To provide participants with fundamental knowledge of Basic Cardiac Life Support principles and emergency response procedures.
  • To develop practical skills in identifying cardiac arrest, assessing responsiveness, and activating emergency medical services promptly.
  • To train students in performing high-quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) according to current guidelines.
  • To enhance competency in airway management, rescue breathing.
  • To improve confidence, teamwork, and rapid decision-making during life-threatening emergencies in clinical and community settings.

Expected Outcomes of the Program

  • Participants will be able to recognize early signs of cardiac arrest and initiate timely emergency response measures.
  • Participants will demonstrate effective CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants as per standard BCLS protocols.
  • Participants will acquire hands-on skills in airway management, rescue breathing.
  • Participants will show improved preparedness and confidence in handling cardiac and respiratory emergencies.
  • Participants will contribute to improved patient survival and quality emergency care through evidence-based BCLS practices.

Target Audience: III Semester B.Sc (N) students

Committee Members

  • Dr. Devi Nanjappan M.sc, Ph.D. (Nursing) , Principal Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing Bengaluru
  • Mrs.Nirmala ,Assistant Professor ,Dept.of Medical Surgical Nursing,SNCN

Resource Persons

1

Ms.Keerthana. S

Designation: 3rd Semester Bsc Nursing Students

2

Ms.Chaithra

Designation: 3rd Semester Bsc Nursing Students

3

MS. Pavana P. S

Designation: 3rd Semester Bsc Nursing Students

3

Ms.Parvathi k

Designation: 3rd Semester Bsc Nursing Students