First Aid
Level 2 Basic Life Support & Automated External Defibrillator
Half-day Level 2 Basic Life Support and AED course that meets Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 requirements, ideal for workplace, volunteer and community responders.
Course price
Safe Haven Training
£390.00 inc. VAT
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Request booking / quote- Delivery
- Onsite
- Duration
- Half day
- Accreditation
- FAIB accredited
- Provider
- Safe Haven Training
Course overview
Who this course is for
Anyone in work, volunteer or community roles who needs to learn or refresh basic life support and AED skills, including healthcare professionals and workplace first aiders.
Assessment
Assessment is through practical observation of CPR and AED skills plus a short multiple-choice knowledge check.
Before you attend
- No prior first aid knowledge needed - Minimum age 14 years - Physically able to carry out practical elements - Comfortable clothing recommended - A smartphone or tablet is required to scan QR codes for the test
Certificate
On successful completion of the course and assessments, delegates receive a Level 2 Basic Life Support & Safe Use of an AED certificate, valid for 1 year.
Modules
Introduction to BLS and AEDs - What is Basic Life Support?: Understand what basic life support involves and why it is a critical link in the chain of survival. - The Sarah Act: Gain awareness of the Sarah Act and how it supports the use of AEDs in public and workplace settings. - What is an AED?: Learn what an Automated External Defibrillator is, how it works and how it helps treat cardiac arrest. - Heart attack vs cardiac arrest: Recognise the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest and how the response differs for each. - Chain of Survival: Explore the links in the chain of survival, from early recognition and CPR to defibrillation and advanced care. - Key statistics on cardiac arrest: Review key facts and figures about survival rates and how quick action with CPR and AED improves outcomes. - Understanding the heart: Develop a basic understanding of how the heart functions and what happens during a cardiac arrest.
Before buying any course
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