Would you know what to do in an emergency?

The 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.

Who is it designed for?

The Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support for Adults and Children (RQF) qualification has been designed 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 those who are qualified in providing first aid and are looking to refresh or develop their existing first aid knowledge and skills further.

The BLS for Adults and Children Syllabus Includes:

1. Assessing an incident
2. Managing an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally:
   
   1. Recognising when to commence CPR
   2. Adult CPR
   3. Child CPR
   4. Infant CPR
3. Managing an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally:
   
   1. Assessing levels of consciousness
   2. Opening the airways
   3. Checking breathing
   4. Recovery Position
4. Managing choking
   
   1. Recognising the signs of choking
   2. Choking treatment for adults, children and infants

Assessment

5 x Practical assessments and continuous formative assessment conducted throughout the course. Upon successful completion, certification is valid for one year.