Level 2 Award for Basic Life Support in Adults and Children RQF

The Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support for Adults and Children (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed to equip candidates with the essential skills needed to administer safe, prompt and effective basic life support in an emergency situation. It is the perfect qualification for those who have a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities to provide basic life support for adults and children. It is also ideal for qualified first aiders who are looking to refresh their knowledge and practise the latest basic life support techniques.

What is covered?

• Assessing an incident Managing an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally.

• Recognising when to commence CPR and defibrillation - Adult CPR and defibrillation, Child CPR and defibrillation, Infant CPR and defibrillation

• Managing an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally - Assessing levels of consciousness, Opening the airways, Checking breathing and Recovery Position

• Managing choking - Recognising the signs of choking, Choking treatment for adults, children and infants