Basic Life Support

About this training

Would you know what to do in an emergency?

The QA 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.

This course covers

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