Upcoming event

University of Botswana Basic Life Support Course — November 2026

The University of Botswana lists a 23–24 November 2026 BLS course combining online theory with practical resuscitation training at Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital.

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At a glance

Event details

Date: 23–24 November 2026
Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Venue: Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital, Ground Floor, Room F1052
Format: Blended learning
Organizer: University of Botswana
Status: Upcoming

About the event

The course develops basic resuscitation skills for adults, children and infants. Its published outcomes cover recognizing the chain of survival, providing high-quality CPR, relieving airway obstruction and working effectively with other rescuers.

Teaching is blended: the theory component is online, while practical work takes place in a classroom. Assessment includes a written test and demonstrations of adult CPR with an automated external defibrillator and infant CPR. Full attendance is required, with a BLS Provider Completion Certificate listed on the course page.

Topics and programme

Adult, child and infant CPR with one or two rescuers.
Response to foreign-body airway obstruction.
Team participation during multirescuer resuscitation.
Written and practical skills assessments.

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Audience

Nurses, doctors, paramedics and other healthcare providers
Undergraduate and postgraduate medical students

Participation and practical information

The advertised course fee is BWP 1,000. Select the November cohort in the university enrolment process.

The provider’s entry description also allows people who need basic lifesaving skills; participants should confirm suitability and online-study arrangements with the university.

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