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Basic Life Support (Adult & Child)

Course Specification:

Qualification accreditation number: 603/2612/8

Description: This qualification is for those interested in or required to attend annual basic life support training.

Whilst some candidates may be interested in taking this ‘Basic Life Support (Adult & Child)’ qualification for personal development, or those working in a non-medical role in a GP or dental surgery.

This qualification includes the use of a Defibrillator (AED)

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We charge per person, not per group.

A minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 people per trainer.

More than 12 people, we will send an additional trainer.

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Pricing starts at £30 + VAT per person for a group of 12.

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Basic Life Support (Adult & Child)

Basic life support is essential for anyone in non-clinical roles, including community health centres, dental practices, and GP surgeries.

In just three hours of guided tutor learning, you will acquire the skills and knowledge to provide basic life support to both adults and children.

You will learn to perform high-quality CPR on a non-breathing, unconscious person and how to operate an AED (defibrillator) safely and confidently.

You will learn to manage a breathing casualty who is unconscious, assist a choking casualty, and monitor the patient until help arrives.

This qualification is OFQUAL-regulated, accredited by Qualifications Network UK, and meets the 2025 Resuscitation Council UK requirements.

Basic Life Support (Adult & Child)

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Basic Life Support (Adult & Child) course learning outcomes:

Have the understanding to be able to assess an incident in reference to:

  • Conducting a primary survey of the casualty (adult, child, or infant).
  • Summon appropriate assistance.

Be able to administer and provide first aid to a casualty who:

  • is unresponsive but breathing normally
  • is unresponsive but NOT breathing normally
  • choking

Be able to:

  • Safely use an automated external defibrillator (AED)
  • Use fault-finding techniques to fix common faults that may occur when using an AED.

Course Pre-requisites

We advise candidates to have at least Level 1 literacy and numeracy skills, or equivalent.

Learners must be able to demonstrate first aid procedures in a realistic environment.

This involves performing CPR on a manikin placed on the floor for the assessor to evaluate you.

There are no additional prerequisites for this qualification.

Course Duration

3 guided learning hours (1/2 day)

Course Tests

Practical observations throughout your training course with expert guidance to help you build your skills.

Course Qualification

Learners who successfully pass all the practical elements of the course will receive.

  • QNUK Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support (Adult & Child) (RQF)- Paper Certificate.
  • QNUK Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support (Adult & Child) (RQF) PDF certificate.
  • QNUK qualification card for wallet or purse.

This qualification is valid for 1 year from the assessment date of the course.

Course Progression

Learners undertaking this qualification may wish to progress to the QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) or the QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF).

These first aid courses are also available from our training centre in Rugby as open courses for individuals and small groups.

Geographical Coverage

This qualification is available to learners in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

The qualification can be delivered in other countries; however, learners should be aware that the content was developed in accordance with current UK practice.

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To ensure a personalised experience for your team, we offer on-site courses with a minimum requirement of four learners.

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Furthermore, don’t miss out on our first-aid courses available at our training centre in Rugby, Warwickshire.

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