Saudi Heart Association
First Aid & Basic Life Support (BLS)
Cardiac arrest strikes without warning. In Saudi Arabia, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death — and the difference between survival and fatality is often a matter of minutes.
This programme is appropriate for professionals at all levels and across all industries. It is particularly essential for:
Saudi Labour Law requires employers to maintain adequate first aid provisions. For many sectors — oil & gas, construction, healthcare, food service, and hospitality — SHA BLS certification is a mandatory site access or employment requirement.
Whether you need certification for an Aramco vendor site, a Ministry of Health workplace requirement, or simply to be prepared for a workplace emergency, this is the qualification Saudi employers trust.
Accredited by
Saudi Heart Association (SHA)
Duration
2 Days (Theory + Practical Assessment)
Level
Foundation — suitable for all backgrounds
Language
Arabic | English | Bilingual available
Delivery
Classroom (Dammam) | On-site at your facility
Certificate
SHA BLS Certificate — valid 2 years
Renewal
BLS Refresher course available at EFTC
Recognised by
Recognised by
Saudi Aramco, SABIC, MOH, Royal Commission, SFDA-regulated facilities
Course Modules
Recognise a life-threatening emergency. Ensure scene safety. Activate Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Understand the Chain of Survival framework and the role of the bystander responder.
Perform high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on adult patients. Correct hand placement, compression depth (5–6 cm), compression rate (100–120 per minute), and chest recoil. Ratio of compressions to rescue breaths. Compression-only CPR for untrained bystanders.
Safe deployment and operation of AEDs in workplace environments. Pad placement, rhythm analysis, shock delivery, and resuming CPR immediately after defibrillation. AED maintenance responsibilities for designated first aiders.
Head-tilt chin-lift and jaw-thrust manoeuvres. Barrier devices (pocket mask, bag-valve-mask). Recognition of airway obstruction. Recovery position for unresponsive breathing patients.
Recognition of mild versus severe airway obstruction. Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich manoeuvre) for adults and children. Back blows and chest thrusts for infants. Response to unconscious choking victim.
Differences in BLS technique for children (1 year to puberty) and infants (under 1 year). CPR ratios, compression depth, and rescue breathing adaptations for paediatric patients.
Management of common workplace emergencies: bleeding control, burns, fractures, shock, anaphylaxis, diabetic emergencies, heat exhaustion, and seizures. Triage principles for multi-casualty incidents.
Who should attend?
This programme is appropriate for professionals at all levels and across all industries. It is particularly essential for:
- HSE officers, safety supervisors, and first aiders in industrial environments
- Healthcare assistants, nursing staff, and medical support personnel
- School and university staff, security personnel, and HR teams
- Oil & gas, construction, and manufacturing site workers requiring Aramco vendor compliance
- Food service and hospitality professionals in SFDA-regulated workplaces
- Any employee designated as a workplace first aider under Saudi Labour Law
Assessment & Certification
The programme combines theoretical instruction with hands-on practical sessions on manikins, AED trainers, and first aid equipment. To achieve certification, participants must:
1. Complete all theoretical modules and participate in group exercises
2. Demonstrate competency in adult CPR — assessed by the course instructor
3. Demonstrate correct AED operation — assessed by the course instructor
4. Pass a written knowledge assessment
Successful participants receive the SHA BLS Certificate, issued by the Saudi Heart Association. The certificate carries a unique identification number and is valid for 2 years from the date of issue. EFTC provides renewal training before expiry.
Career Outcomes
- Satisfies mandatory first aider requirements under Saudi Labour Law
- Meets Aramco, SABIC, and Royal Commission first aid compliance requirements
- Recognised as a prerequisite for advanced emergency response training (ACLS, PALS, ATLS)
- Required for employment in many Saudi MOH facilities and healthcare settings
- Enhances employability across oil & gas, construction, hospitality, and corporate sectors
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Saudi Heart Association BLS certificate is accepted by Aramco, SABIC, Royal Commission, and the majority of major industrial contractors operating in Saudi Arabia.
The SHA BLS certificate is valid for 2 years. EFTC provides renewal courses before your certificate expires.
Yes. EFTC provides corporate on-site delivery across Saudi Arabia. Contact us with your group size and location for a tailored quote.
No. This course is designed for participants with no previous first aid experience. It is equally beneficial as a refresher for those with older certifications.
Yes. EFTC delivers this course in Arabic, English, or bilingual format depending on your group’s requirements.