Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support in Clinical Practice (RQF)
Duration: 3 guided learning hours
Regulation: Ofqual regulated
Certificate Validity: 1 year
Course Overview
Essential Life Support Skills for Clinical Practice Environments
The Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support in Clinical Practice (RQF) is designed for individuals working within a clinical practice environment, including administration and support staff. Learners do not need to be clinically trained to complete this qualification.
This regulated qualification provides learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to respond effectively to life-threatening emergencies within a clinical setting, including performing basic life support (BLS) and safely using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
The qualification content and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of the Resuscitation Council UK and guidance from a distinguished panel of experts in emergency medical care.
Successful learners will develop the practical competencies required to provide adult basic life support, use an AED safely and support a casualty until further medical assistance arrives.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
Clinical practice staff.
Healthcare administration teams.
Reception and support staff working in medical settings.
Dental practice employees.
Care and support workers.
Anyone working in a clinical environment who may need to respond to an emergency.
What's Covered?
Topics Include:
Emergency Assessment
Conducting a scene survey
Conducting a primary survey on a casualty
Identifying when CPR should be administered
Adult Basic Life Support
Demonstrating CPR using an adult manikin
Considerations when administering CPR
Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Recovery Position
Recognising when to place a casualty in the recovery position
Safely placing a casualty in the recovery position
Continually monitoring breathing while in the recovery position
Choking
Demonstrating techniques for managing choking
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