Basic Life Support and safe use of an AED (BLS-AED)
Level:
2
Duration:
4 hrs
Course code:
NU/2025/01010
Max group:
12
AED course teaches life-saving defibrillator use, CPR, and basic life support for emergencies.
Course Summary
FAA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support & Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (RQF)
Heart and circulatory disease claims around 200,000 lives each year. Many could have been saved if a defibrillator was made available. Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s) are now becoming more common throughout a range of public and work places.
A casualty’s survival rate will dramatically increase if an AED is available and if you have appropriately qualified personnel to use it. This very practical course will enable your learners to use the AED competently and with confidence. Not only does this course deal with the use of an AED but it also includes vital training in basic life support including resuscitation.
Course Contents
Responsibilities and reporting
Assessment of the situation
Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
Infection control
Resuscitation
AED functions
Defibrillation procedures
Safety measures
Assessment
The instructor conducts ongoing summative practical assessments and written assessments. Upon successful completion, learners will receive regulated qualification. No external assessments are required for this qualification.
Duration
The course requires a minimum of 4 hours, distributed over the day.
Certification Validity
This qualification is valid for three years. To renew it, learners must complete the course again. It is recommended that learners attend annual refresher courses during the three-year period.
Further Information - Course Numbers
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.
Assessment method: Activities, competency assessments.
Pre-requisite: None
Suggested progression:
recommended refresher training and CPD