Basic Life Support
Overview
LEVEL 2 : 3-HOUR TRAINING COURSE
This regulated Level 2 Basic Life Support qualification will give learners the skills, knowledge and practical competence to administer first aid until professional medical help arrives. It is particularly suitable for healthcare professionals for the purpose of Continual Professional Development (CPD).
I came away thinking ‘A day well spent’ I feel confident now to administer emergency first aid response to a person in need, to conduct CPR and use a defibrillator, to handle burns, seizures, choking.
Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Primary Survey
- Choking
- Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Recovery position
I came away thinking ‘A day well spent’ I feel confident now to administer emergency first aid response to a person in need, to conduct CPR and use a defibrillator, to handle burns, seizures, choking.
Awards
The Basic Life Support qualification will give learners the skills and knowledge to act in an emergency situation providing the casualty with critical life saving assistance until support arrives.
The qualification is delivered following the protocols set by the Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines.
Duration
A minimum of 3 contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities. The course can be delivered in one day or
spread over a maximum of 3 weeks ensuring that each session is a minimum of 1 hour.
Numbers
A maximum of 16 students are allowed on the course and must be a minimum of 14 years of age. A certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.
Assessment
The course Instructor is responsible for determining whether delegates pass or fail based on practical assessment throughout the course,
i.e. by observation and oral questioning. The Instructor will only award a pass if they believe that delegates have displayed the requisite understanding and competencies at the end of each session throughout the course.
Certification
This qualification is valid for 3 years from the date of achievement. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further 3 years. It is recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.