BLS & AED at the Stadium VR Training

BLS & AED at the Stadium VR Training immerses participants in a high-pressure football scenario where quick action is critical. As you prepare for a penalty shot, the goalkeeper collapses with sudden cardiac arrest. Your mission: perform CPR and use an AED according to the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) guidelines to save their life.

Beyond resuscitation, the training also teaches:

• Building visual protection to secure the scene and ensure privacy.
• Working as a team with fellow players to coordinate the rescue.
• Practicing CPR and AED skills in VR on any physical training manikin for realistic feedback.

This unique module combines immersive sports context with critical first aid training, strengthening both medical skills and teamwork under stress.

Training Program

Training Objective

The purpose of this training is to teach participants how to respond to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in a sports stadium setting, following the 2021 European Resuscitation Council (ERC) guidelines. The VR simulation allows for hands-on practice of Basic Life Support (BLS) procedures and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in an emergency. An additional goal is to involve bystanders, including other players, in the rescue process and to secure the scene by creating a protective barrier between the emergency response and the audience. The training takes place in a VR environment and is compatible with any standard CPR manikin, allowing for accurate monitoring of chest compressions and overall procedure execution.

Who Should Attend?

This training is intended for:

• Stadium security and event staff responsible for safety at sports venues
• Athletes and sports professionals who may witness a cardiac emergency on the field
• Coaches and youth sports club staff
• First aid trainees looking to gain hands-on experience
• Event industry professionals working in sports venues
• Sports fans and stadium spectators who want to learn life-saving skills
• Children and teenagers in schools to promote early first aid education

Training Outline

Part I: Introduction to VR (8 minutes)

• Learning how to use the VR training application, including navigation and interaction in a virtual environment
• Familiarization with hand tracking for natural, controller-free interaction

Part II: Hands-On Training (15 minutes)

Scenario-Based Training Following the ERC 2021 Guidelines\

• Scene Safety Assessment: identifying potential risks to the rescuer and the victim in simulated hazardous situations (e.g., environmental dangers, fall risks)
• Basic Life Support (BLS): assessing the victim’s condition (consciousness, breathing), calling emergency services correctly, performing chest compressions at the correct rate and depth
• AED Operation: correct use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), handling common issues (e.g., water or metal at the scene)
• Handover to Emergency Responders: preparing the victim for handover to paramedics

The training is conducted in a VR environment, allowing participants to practice life-saving skills safely and realistically, following the ERC 2021 guidelines.