Award In Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator Level 2
Level: Intermediate
Develop Essential Basic Life Support Skills
Learn CPR & Safe Use of an AED
Gain a Highfield Level 2 First Aid Qualification
Practical Assessment, Examination & Certification Included
Welsh Government Funding Accepted
Course Overview
Duration:
1 Day
Accredited:
Yes
Exams:
Included
Type:
Classroom, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount available
Course Overview
Duration:
1 Day
Accredited:
Yes
Exams:
Included
Type:
Classroom, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount available
The Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (RQF) provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to respond effectively to life-threatening emergencies involving cardiac arrest and other incidents where immediate intervention is essential. Rapid response, effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the correct use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can significantly increase a casualty's chances of survival. This qualification is designed for individuals who may need to provide emergency first aid in the workplace or other environments where an AED is available. Through practical training and realistic scenarios, learners will develop the confidence to assess emergencies, provide basic life support and safely operate an Automated External Defibrillator. The qualification supports workplace first aid provision and helps organisations meet their health and safety responsibilities. Successful learners will be qualified to use an Automated External Defibrillator safely and effectively for a period of three years, after which the qualification should be renewed.
Target Audience
- Workplace first aiders and emergency first aiders
- Employees working in environments where an AED is available
- Health and safety representatives
- Supervisors, managers and team leaders
- Anyone wishing to gain recognised CPR and AED skills
By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:
- Manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
- Manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
- Perform effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Understand the role of CPR and AEDs within the chain of survival
- Understand how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely
- Operate an Automated External Defibrillator safely and effectively
- Assess emergencies and take appropriate action
- Provide immediate assistance until emergency services arrive
The Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (RQF) provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to respond effectively to life-threatening emergencies involving cardiac arrest and other incidents where immediate intervention is essential. Rapid response, effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the correct use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can significantly increase a casualty's chances of survival. This qualification is designed for individuals who may need to provide emergency first aid in the workplace or other environments where an AED is available. Through practical training and realistic scenarios, learners will develop the confidence to assess emergencies, provide basic life support and safely operate an Automated External Defibrillator. The qualification supports workplace first aid provision and helps organisations meet their health and safety responsibilities. Successful learners will be qualified to use an Automated External Defibrillator safely and effectively for a period of three years, after which the qualification should be renewed.
Target Audience
- Workplace first aiders and emergency first aiders
- Employees working in environments where an AED is available
- Health and safety representatives
- Supervisors, managers and team leaders
- Anyone wishing to gain recognised CPR and AED skills
By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:
- Manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
- Manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
- Perform effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Understand the role of CPR and AEDs within the chain of survival
- Understand how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely
- Operate an Automated External Defibrillator safely and effectively
- Assess emergencies and take appropriate action
- Provide immediate assistance until emergency services arrive
First Aid Level 2
The objective of this qualification is to help learners develop their knowledge and skills in basic life support to meet the needs of their role in work or another setting, and to support progression into further first aid training.
It is recommended for first-aiders in the workplace environment who have access to a defibrillator. Learners gaining this qualification will know that cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation form an essential part of the chain of survival.
Skills for Health regards the topics covered as important for maintaining good practice in the safe, prompt, and effective administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
The qualification means learners should be able to use an automated external defibrillator safely and effectively. In line with industry guidance, it is recommended that they repeat the course after 3 years.
First Aid Level 2
The objective of this qualification is to help learners develop their knowledge and skills in basic life support to meet the needs of their role in work or another setting, and to support progression into further first aid training.
It is recommended for first-aiders in the workplace environment who have access to a defibrillator. Learners gaining this qualification will know that cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation form an essential part of the chain of survival.
Skills for Health regards the topics covered as important for maintaining good practice in the safe, prompt, and effective administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
The qualification means learners should be able to use an automated external defibrillator safely and effectively. In line with industry guidance, it is recommended that they repeat the course after 3 years.
This qualification is graded on a Pass/Fail basis.
Practical Observation
The practical assessment is completed throughout the course delivery. Learners are continually assessed while demonstrating a range of basic life support and AED skills in realistic emergency scenarios. To achieve the qualification, learners must successfully demonstrate competence in all required practical skills. Theory
Assessment
Learners are required to complete a multiple-choice theory assessment consisting of 5 questions.
- Assessment duration: 15 minutes
- 5 multiple-choice questions
- Pass mark determined by the awarding organisation
Certification
Upon successful completion of both the practical observation and theory assessment, learners will be awarded the official Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (RQF) certificate.
This qualification is graded on a Pass/Fail basis.
Practical Observation
The practical assessment is completed throughout the course delivery. Learners are continually assessed while demonstrating a range of basic life support and AED skills in realistic emergency scenarios. To achieve the qualification, learners must successfully demonstrate competence in all required practical skills. Theory
Assessment
Learners are required to complete a multiple-choice theory assessment consisting of 5 questions.
- Assessment duration: 15 minutes
- 5 multiple-choice questions
- Pass mark determined by the awarding organisation
Certification
Upon successful completion of both the practical observation and theory assessment, learners will be awarded the official Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (RQF) certificate.
- Training and exam preparation delivered by NILC’s accredited trainer
- Comprehensive course notes, learning materials and supporting resources
- Qualification examination included
- Official Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (RQF) certificate upon successful completion of the examination
- Training and exam preparation delivered by NILC’s accredited trainer
- Comprehensive course notes, learning materials and supporting resources
- Qualification examination included
- Official Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (RQF) certificate upon successful completion of the examination
This qualification has no formal prerequisites. Learners should be physically able to perform the practical elements of CPR and basic life support.
This qualification has no formal prerequisites. Learners should be physically able to perform the practical elements of CPR and basic life support.
Who is the Level 2 Basic Life Support and AED course suitable for?
The course is suitable for workplace first aiders, emergency first aiders, health and safety representatives and employees who work in environments where an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is available. It is also suitable for anyone who wants to gain recognised CPR and AED skills.
Do I need any previous first aid experience?
No. There are no formal prerequisites for attending the course. However, learners should be physically able to complete the practical elements of CPR and basic life support.
What will I learn on the course?
You will learn how to assess an emergency, manage an unresponsive casualty, perform effective CPR and safely use an Automated External Defibrillator. You will also learn how CPR and AED use fit into the chain of survival.
Who is the Level 2 Basic Life Support and AED course suitable for?
The course is suitable for workplace first aiders, emergency first aiders, health and safety representatives and employees who work in environments where an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is available. It is also suitable for anyone who wants to gain recognised CPR and AED skills.
Do I need any previous first aid experience?
No. There are no formal prerequisites for attending the course. However, learners should be physically able to complete the practical elements of CPR and basic life support.
What will I learn on the course?
You will learn how to assess an emergency, manage an unresponsive casualty, perform effective CPR and safely use an Automated External Defibrillator. You will also learn how CPR and AED use fit into the chain of survival.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course is suitable for workplace first aiders, emergency first aiders, health and safety representatives and employees who work in environments where an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is available. It is also suitable for anyone who wants to gain recognised CPR and AED skills.
No. There are no formal prerequisites for attending the course. However, learners should be physically able to complete the practical elements of CPR and basic life support.
You will learn how to assess an emergency, manage an unresponsive casualty, perform effective CPR and safely use an Automated External Defibrillator. You will also learn how CPR and AED use fit into the chain of survival.
Yes. Performing effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a key part of the qualification. You will develop practical CPR skills and learn how to respond when a casualty is unresponsive and not breathing normally.
Yes. You will learn how to safely and effectively operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as part of responding to a cardiac emergency. The training combines knowledge with practical experience to help you develop confidence using an AED.
Yes. You will be assessed throughout the course as you demonstrate basic life support and AED skills in realistic emergency scenarios. You must successfully demonstrate competence in all of the required practical skills to achieve the qualification.
Yes. You will complete a 15-minute theory assessment consisting of five multiple-choice questions. The qualification is graded on a Pass/Fail basis, with the pass mark determined by the awarding organisation.
The qualification is valid for three years. In line with industry guidance, learners are recommended to complete the course again after three years to refresh their knowledge and practical skills.
Yes. After completing both the practical observation and the theory assessment, you will receive the official Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (RQF) certificate.
Yes. This qualification is particularly relevant for organisations with access to an AED that want employees to develop the confidence and practical skills needed to respond effectively to a cardiac emergency. It can suit workplace first aiders as well as other nominated staff members.
Frequently Asked Questions
The course is suitable for workplace first aiders, emergency first aiders, health and safety representatives and employees who work in environments where an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is available. It is also suitable for anyone who wants to gain recognised CPR and AED skills.
No. There are no formal prerequisites for attending the course. However, learners should be physically able to complete the practical elements of CPR and basic life support.
You will learn how to assess an emergency, manage an unresponsive casualty, perform effective CPR and safely use an Automated External Defibrillator. You will also learn how CPR and AED use fit into the chain of survival.
Yes. Performing effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a key part of the qualification. You will develop practical CPR skills and learn how to respond when a casualty is unresponsive and not breathing normally.
Yes. You will learn how to safely and effectively operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as part of responding to a cardiac emergency. The training combines knowledge with practical experience to help you develop confidence using an AED.
Yes. You will be assessed throughout the course as you demonstrate basic life support and AED skills in realistic emergency scenarios. You must successfully demonstrate competence in all of the required practical skills to achieve the qualification.
Yes. You will complete a 15-minute theory assessment consisting of five multiple-choice questions. The qualification is graded on a Pass/Fail basis, with the pass mark determined by the awarding organisation.
The qualification is valid for three years. In line with industry guidance, learners are recommended to complete the course again after three years to refresh their knowledge and practical skills.
Yes. After completing both the practical observation and the theory assessment, you will receive the official Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (RQF) certificate.
Yes. This qualification is particularly relevant for organisations with access to an AED that want employees to develop the confidence and practical skills needed to respond effectively to a cardiac emergency. It can suit workplace first aiders as well as other nominated staff members.
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