Level 3 Qualification Basic Life Support and AED

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Level 3 Qualification Basic Life Support and AED

The Level 3 Qualification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is designed for individuals who may need to provide emergency life-saving care in a variety of settings. This qualification is suitable for healthcare professionals, first aiders, workplace responders, and members of the public who want to be prepared for medical emergencies.

This qualification is especially beneficial for those working in healthcare, sports and fitness, education, and other public-facing roles. It provides learners with the confidence and ability to act quickly in critical situations where early intervention can make a life-saving difference.

Who is Level 3 Qualification Basic Life Support and AED for?

Level 3 Qualification in Basic Life Support and AED is for individuals who need to learn essential life-saving skills, including CPR and defibrillator use. It is ideal for healthcare professionals, first aiders, and anyone responsible for emergency response.

Introduction to CPR BLS and AED
Fears of first aid
Asking permission to help
Scene Safety
Chain of Survival
Introduction to the ABCDE Approach
ABCDE Approach to Patient Care
Barriers and Gloves
Respiration and Breathing
Pulse Points
Initial Assessment and the Recovery Position
Infant Recovery Position
First Aid vs BLS Healthcare Professionals
Heart Attack
Adult CPR
Effective CPR
CPR Hand Over
Compressions Only CPR
Drowning
Adult Bag Valve Mask
Child CPR
Child CPR Breakdown
Child CPR for Healthcare Professionals
Infant CPR
Infant CPR for Health Professionals
Adult Choking
Child Choking
Infant Choking
AED Introduction
Types of AED Units
AED Setup
AED Demo
Child AED
AED Maintenance
AED Pads
AED Batteries
AED Troubleshooting
AED Locations
Types of AED
AED’s in Different Sectors

Curriculum

1. Understand basic life support requirements

1.1 Describe the principles that underpin basic life support
1.2 Explain the circumstances under which resuscitation is performed
1.3 Explain why early intervention is necessary
1.4 Describe different types of cardiopulmonary arrest

2. Be able to demonstrate basic life support techniques and automated external defibrillator use in line with current national guidelines

2.1 Demonstrate cardiopulmonary resuscitation
2.2 Demonstrate compression-only resuscitation
2.3 Demonstrate the use of resuscitation barrier devices
2.4 Demonstrate how to manage a choking casualty
2.5 Demonstrate the use of an automated external defibrillator
2.6 Describe the differences when using an automated external defibrillator on a child

3. Be able to demonstrate post-resuscitation procedures

3.1 Demonstrate how to place a casualty in the recovery position
3.2 Identify the risks when placing a casualty in the recovery position
3.3 Describe handover and reporting procedures

4. Be able to carry out basic user maintenance and troubleshoot problems with an automated external defibrillatorg

4.1 Identify when a defibrillator battery requires changing
4.2 Identify when electrode pads need replacing
4.3 Demonstrate how to troubleshoot problems if the automated external defibrillator does not function correctly

5. Understand the safe use of an automated external defibrillator

5.1 Describe the safety considerations when using AEDs

Get in touch with us

With flexible scheduling and competitive pricing⚡we make it easy for you to gain essential skills

We prioritise your learning experience, ensuring that you receive personalised attention and support throughout the course.

Years experience in emergency medicine.

Years experience in teaching lifesaving skills.

Students have gained essential medical skills.

Courses designed for real-world emergencies.

FREC 3, BLS, ILS, First Aid at Work courses all delivered at our central Southend-on-Sea training centre.

Our experienced instructors are committed to teaching medical and first aid training. We offer classes either on-site, at a convenient location, or at our Southend-on-sea training centre. We are willing to travel to teach large groups.

First Aid Courses

Emergency Paediatric 6 Hour Child/Infant First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) – EPFA Paediatric 12 Hour Infant / Child First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) – PFA First Aid at Work 18 Hour Level 3 (VTQ) – FAW

First Aid at Work 12 Hour Level 3 (VTQ) – FAW Re-qualification Emergency First Aid at Work 6 Hour Level 3 (VTQ) – EFAW Motorcycle Emergency First Aid Level 3 – MEFA

Pre-Hospital and Ambulance Courses

QA Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) – FREC 3 QA Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) – Re-qualification

QA Level 4 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) – FREC 4 QA Level 4 Award in Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support (RQF)

Healthcare Professional Courses

We offer GP Surgeries & all Healthcare Professionals Basic Life Support Annual Updates. We Currently support over 50 GP and Dental Surgeries across the South East of England for more information contact us.

First Aid at Work 12 Hour Level 3 (VTQ) – FAW Re-qualification Emergency First Aid at Work 6 Hour Level 3 (VTQ) – EFAW Motorcycle Emergency First Aid Level 3 – MEFA

Emergency Paediatric 6 Hour Child/Infant First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) – EPFA Paediatric 12 Hour Infant / Child First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) – PFA First Aid at Work 18 Hour Level 3 (VTQ) – FAW

Education Training Courses

Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) qualification is an introduction to teaching for those who work or would like to work in the further education and skills sector. Education Training Courses

Control the Bleed

Daniel Baird foundation: Control the Bleed is a specialised program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to manage catastrophic bleeding in emergency situations. Education Training Courses

Get directions to our Training Centre

2nd Floor, Tylers House, Tylers Avenue, Southend on Sea, Essex SS1 2BB