This course is designed to equip candidates with the essential skills needed to administer safe, prompt and effective basic life support in an emergency situation.
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Who is this course designed for?
The QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support for Adults and Children (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed to equip candidates with the essential skills needed to administer safe, prompt and effective basic life support in an emergency situation.
It is the perfect qualification for those who have a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities to provide basic life support for adults and children. It is also ideal for qualified first aiders who are looking to refresh their knowledge and practise the latest basic life support techniques.
About the course
Duration: Half Day
- Qualsafe regulated
Refresher training: Recommended every 3 years
What is covered?
Assessing an incident
Managing an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally:
Recognising when to commence CPR and defibrillation
Adult CPR and defibrillation
Child CPR and defibrillation
Infant CPR and defibrillation
Managing an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally:
Assessing levels of consciousness
Opening the airways
Checking breathing
Recovery Position
Managing choking:
Recognising the signs of choking
Choking treatment for adults, children and infants
Exclusive courses
If you would like a course exclusively run for your employees, at your business premises, we would be happy to arrange this for you.
Prices for a closed course are available on application. Contact our training team to find out more or to register your interest.
