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Basic Life Support and AED courses
Equip yourself with the skills needed to deal with an emergency medical situation that requires basic life support or use of a defibrillator.
With over a decade of experience within the NHS, our trainers bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to your training sessions, helping you to gain an accredited first aid qualification.
View our First Aid courses below, each course contains a PDF document with further qualification information.
Course Overview
Basic Life Support
- Course Duration: 1 Day
- Qualification number: RQF 603/5171/8
- Total Qualification Time: 3 Hours
- Qualification Validity: 3 Years
- Assessment Type: Practical Demonstration
The qualification consists of one unit which learners must successfully complete to achieve the qualification.
Learners aged 14 or over can undertake this qualification, but they must be 16 to act as a workplace first aider. A minimum of Level 1 literacy or equivalent is recommended. Reasonable adjustments for disabilities, medical conditions, or learning needs can be made per our Reasonable Adjustments and Special Consideration policy, such as assistance with reading or writing.
The First Aid assessment is physically demanding. Learners must be able to get to the floor unaided and perform effective CPR on a manikin at floor level. If you have any concerns, please contact us before attending the course.
Course Overview
Basic Life Support and Safe use of AED
- Course Duration: 1 Day
- Qualification number: RQF 600/1852/5
- Total Qualification Time: 7 Hours
- Qualification Validity: 3 Years
- Assessment Type: Practical Demonstration and Written Examination
The qualification includes 6 guided learning hours (GLH) and 7 total qualification time (TQT). GLH refers to the hours spent under direct supervision in the classroom, while TQT includes both GLH and any independent study or task completion. The 6 hours must be classroom contact hours. A maximum of 12 learners per instructor.
The qualification is assessed through practical demonstration, without grading, the learners either pass or get referred. Real-life scenarios are used to test knowledge and skills, and learners will answer related oral questions from the trainer/assessor. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, with clear communication on what needs to be demonstrated. Each scenario must be satisfactorily completed to pass.
Course Overview
Defibrillation Training + Basic Life Support
- Course Duration: 1 Day
- Qualification number: RQF 600/1852/5
- Total Qualification Time: 7 Hours
- Qualification Validity: 3 Years
- Assessment Type: Practical Demonstration
The qualification includes 6 guided learning hours (GLH) and 7 total qualification time (TQT). GLH refers to the hours spent under direct supervision in the classroom, while TQT includes both GLH and any independent study or task completion. The 6 hours must be classroom contact hours. A maximum of 12 learners per instructor.
The qualification consists of one unit which learners must successfully complete to achieve the qualification.
Qualified Trainers
With over a decade of experience within the NHS, our trainers bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my role. We maintain our registration as Paramedics with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), which underscores our commitment to professional standards and continuous development.
Our staff also actively engage in clinical shifts in both pre-hospital and in-hospital settings. This hands-on experience ensures that we remain at the forefront of clinical practice and are able to lead by example.
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