BLS - Basic Life Support & AED

Service Description

FAA Level 3 Award in Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation for Adults, Children and Infants (RQF) Gain the practical skills and confidence to respond when an adult, child or infant is unresponsive or experiencing cardiac arrest. This accredited BLS and AED course in Hull is suitable for individuals, healthcare and care staff, workplace Appointed Persons, employees, volunteers and community groups. No previous experience is required. Course content: • Scene and primary surveys • Summoning emergency assistance • Adult, child and infant CPR • Safe use of an AED • Adult, child and infant recovery positions • Monitoring an unresponsive casualty • Practical emergency scenarios Learners are assessed through practical demonstrations, scenarios and oral questions. There is no written examination. Successful learners receive an Ofqual-regulated Level 3 RQF qualification awarded by First Aid Awards. Course information: • Duration: 3.5 hours • Location: West Hull • Price: £59 per person • Minimum age: 14 • Maximum group size: 12 • Certificate validity: Three years Suitable for: • GP and dental practice teams • Healthcare and care professionals • Care and support workers • Workplace Appointed Persons • Office, retail and hospitality staff • Sports and fitness professionals • Volunteers and community groups • Parents, carers and members of the public This qualification can provide recognised evidence of BLS training and CPD. Healthcare organisations should check the syllabus against their own policies, as some staff may also require oxygen, airway, suction, emergency medicine or anaphylaxis training. This course does not replace EFAW or FAW where a workplace risk assessment identifies that a qualified first aider is required. Learners must be able to demonstrate CPR on a manikin at floor level. Please contact us before booking to discuss permitted reasonable adjustments. Training is delivered face to face by an experienced first aid trainer and qualified healthcare professional. On-site group training is also available throughout Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.