Training Course
QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (RQF)
Qualification Overview
This qualification forms part of the QA First Aid suite of qualifications. The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of:
This QA qualification outlines a range of knowledge and practical skills in providing basic life support (BLS) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) safely. Learners will practise assessing and managing a casualty who needs BLS and the safe use of an AED.
This qualification specification provides information for Centres about the delivery of the QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (RQF) and includes the unit information, assessment methods and quality assurance arrangements.
Objective
The objective of the qualification is to benefit Learners by enabling them to attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of first aid situations and safely use an AED.
Purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to assist the Learner to update and continue professional development (CPD) and develop the skills and knowledge needed to provide BLS and use an AED in the workplace or other emergency situations.
Intended audience
Note: the GLH for this qualification may be significantly reduced if it is delivered as a bolt on and in conjunction with other related qualifications such as the QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) where there is duplication of learning.
Structure
This qualification contains 1 mandatory unit with a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 5 hours.
Learners must complete all assessments in the unit successfully within the registration period to achieve the qualification. The maximum period to achieve this qualification, including any referrals is 3 weeks.
TQT is the total number of hours required for a Learner to achieve this qualification. It has 2 elements:
Note: the GLH for this qualification may be significantly reduced if it is delivered as a bolt on and in conjunction with other related qualifications such as the QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) where there is duplication of learning.
The course is accredited and certified by Qualsafe Awards.