Basic life support

Course duration: 3 hours 

Cost: £45pp

Certification: Valid for three years 

This regulated Level 2 Basic Life Support qualification will give learners the skills, knowledge and practical competence to administer first aid until professional medical help arrives.  It is particularly suitable for healthcare professionals for the purpose of Continual Professional Development (CPD). 

The Basic Life Support qualification will give learners the skills and knowledge to act in an emergency situation, providing the casualty with critical life saving assistance until support arrives.  The qualification is delivered following the protocols set by the Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines. 

Certification 

The course Instructor is responsible for determining whether delegates pass or fail based on practical assessment throughout the course,  i.e. by observation and oral questioning. 

This qualification is valid for 3 years from the date of achievement. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a  further 3 years. It is recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.