QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (QCF) / Annual Doctor / Nurse Update

The QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (QCF) 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. It is additionally ideal for clinical professionals working in a non emergency setting on a day to day basis.

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.

This course covers:

• helping someone who is unresponsive and breathing
• helping someone who is unresponsive and not breathing
• how to use an automated external defibrillator:
• the heart
• heart conditions
• heart rhythms
• chain of survival
• use of an AED
• safety considerations.

This course is designed around delivering the learning outcomes in a fun, and relaxed manner. Our bespoke course has received continual high quality scores, and is delivered by professional adult educators.