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Basic Life Support - Level 2: 3-hours

The Basic Life Support qualification will give learners the skills and knowledge to act in an emergency situation

Course Summary

FAA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support (RQF)

This Basic Life Support course will give learners the skills and knowledge to act in an emergency situation providing the casualty with critical life-saving assistance until support arrives.

This course also covers the safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and is delivered following the protocols set by the Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines.

Course Contents

This course covers a range of topics, including (but not limited to) the following:​

  • What is First Aid?

  • Action in an emergency

  • Primary survey

  • Secondary assessment

  • Resuscitation and AED

  • Disorders of respiration

Certification

This qualification lasts for 3 years. To renew the qualification, learners will need to complete the full course again. It is recommended that learners attend annual refresher training during the 3-year qualification period.

Duration

A minimum of three contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities, plus some pre-course activity could be required. Ideally, the course should be run over one day.

Further Information

Duration: 3-hours

Group size: 12 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor

Assessment method: Activities, test paper, practical assessment

Pre-requisite: None

Suggested progression:

  • Recommended Annual Refresher Training;

  • Option to upgrade to other First Aid qualifications;

Course Prices

Price per person at our venue:

£58.00 (ex VAT)

Price per group at your venue:

£399.00 (ex VAT)

Further Information

Duration: 3-hours

Group size: 12 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor

Assessment method: Activities, test paper, practical assessments

Pre-requisite: None

Suggested progression:

  • Recommended Annual Refresher Training;

  • Option to upgrade to other First Aid qualifications;

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