The Highfield Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (RQF) qualification has been designed to give you the confidence to act quickly and effectively if someone has a cardiac arrest.
The course will provide you with the skills needed to administer safe, prompt and effective basic life support and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely in emergency situations.
This short course is aimed at individuals wishing to take further training or to develop their knowledge and skills in basic life support and safe defibrillator operation.
The Highfield Level 2 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) Training Course is designed is to allow learners to develop their knowledge and skills in basic life support to meet the needs of their role in work, or another setting. It is recommended for first-aiders in the workplace environment who have access to a defibrillator.
The main topics covered on the Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator Course include how to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally, how to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally, and safe use of an automated external defibrillator.
The Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator Course runs over 5 hours and is divided into 3 units:
Unit 1: How to Manage an Unresponsive Casualty
Unit 2: Safe Use of an AED
Unit 3: Combining CPR with AED Use
The Highfield Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator Course qualification is assessed by a practical demonstration and a multiple-choice theory test.
We understand that examinations can be a daunting prospect, however there is absolutely no need to worry. Everything you need know to prepare you for the examinations is covered in depth in the Door Supervisors course, and your instructor will fully prepare you for success!
Completing & passing the Highfield Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator Course, will results in a RQF Level 2 Qualification with a certificate which is valid for 3 years.
