Highfield Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an AED

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Overview

This qualification develops essential life-saving skills in basic life support and the safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Learners practise CPR, AED operation, casualty assessment, and confident responses to life-threatening emergencies.

The course is relevant to healthcare personnel and first responders as well as teachers, coaches, community leaders, and others who may need to act in an emergency.

Target Audience

Healthcare professionals, emergency responders, teachers, education staff, students in medical or healthcare programmes, and others who may need to provide basic life support and use an AED.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements. Learners are advised to have at least Level 1 literacy and must be physically able to perform CPR effectively.

Assessment

Ongoing practical observation plus a five-question multiple-choice theory paper. All theory questions must be answered correctly.

Course Details

Course Duration
2 Days (4 Hours), as Stated in Source
Language
English
Delivery
Face-to-Face, Online or Blended
Tutor-to-Student Ratio
1:12 Maximum

Certification

Certification: Highfield. Certificate validity: 3 years.


The course covers the following basic life-support and AED topics:

Course Contents

Introduction to Basic Life Support (BLS)
Recognising and assessing a casualty
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques
Safety considerations when using an automated external defibrillator (AED)
Placing an unresponsive casualty in the recovery position
Responding to adults, children, and infants
Hands-on practical training and assessment
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