QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (RQF)

Description

The price for this product covers the cost of hosting an entire course, rather than just a single place. International resuscitation guidelines recommend training in the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to save lives. This regulated and nationally recognised qualification provides learners with the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in basic life support (BLS) and AED usage in emergency situations.

Who’s it for?

The QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (RQF) qualification has been designed for those who have a specific interest or responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities to provide BLS when dealing with an emergency situation which may involve using an AED.

What’s involved?

Over a half day period, learners will develop the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of first aid situations and safely use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Topics covered include: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, using an AED on both adults and children, combining AED use with CPR and more. For a more detailed overview of the topics covered, please download the Qualification Specification. This qualification can be delivered as a standalone course (minimum of 3 hours 40 minutes) or as a ‘bolt on’ (1.5 hours excluding breaks) to other first aid qualifications that share the same assessment criteria.

Each learner is assessed throughout the course using a range of practical demonstrations, question and answer sessions, quizzes and engaging activities designed to coach and support you.

Pre-requisite

• Learners must be at least 18 years old on the first day of the training
• Candidates need a basic command of English and maths (defined as Level 2)

What’s included?

• Certification fees
• Course material

What will I learn?

Key learning outcomes are:

• Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
• Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
• Know how to safely use an automated external defibrillator
• Be able to safely use an automated external defibrillator

On successful completion of this course, learners can receive a Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator e-certificate which is valid for three years.