Basic Life Support Course

Every minute of delay in treating cardiac arrest reduces the chances of survival until hospital discharge by 10–12 percent. With an adequate response, the chance of survival following defibrillation within the first three to five minutes is 50–70 percent. The Basic Life Support course forms the foundation for effective and efficient treatment of patients in cardiac arrest.
The ERC BLS Provider Course teaches all essential skills within two to four hours, including how to recognize cardiac arrest, perform effective chest compressions, use automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and ventilate using appropriate aids. Additionally, the course covers how to respond to acute airway obstruction and how to apply the recovery position. The course is specifically aimed at employees of Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, as they are in daily contact with a large number of people (ERC, 2024, n.p.).

Preparation and Learning Outcome Assessment

Participants receive a link to the ERC learning platform, called CoSy. An account must be completed and confirmed there. Afterward, access to the virtual learning platform is granted. Upon successful completion, participants receive an internationally recognized ERC certificate, valid for three years.
To maintain the validity of the provider certificate, a recertification course must be completed.

Basic Life Support Courses for all employees of the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences:

• February 17, 2026 from 09–01 p.m., Campus Primoschgasse 
• March 03, 2026 from 09–01 p.m., Campus Villach
• March 04, 2026 from 09–01 p.m., Campus Spittal
• April 07, 2026 from 09–01 p.m., Campus Feldkirchen
• April 09, 2026 from 09–01 p.m., Campus Primoschgasse
• April 29, 2026 from 09–01 p.m., Campus St. Veiter Straße
• June 09, 2026 from 09–01 p.m., Campus Villach