This qualification provides candidates with the essential knowledge and skills to be able to recognise when someone has suffered cardiac arrest and to respond to the emergency quickly, calmly and confidently.

WHO NEEDS THIS QUALIFICATIONS?

The CIEH Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator is suitable for all employees in a workplace where an AED is present for public use, whether or not they have previously undertaken first-aid training.

WHY IS THIS TRAINING IMPORTANT?

The delay from someone collapsing following cardiac arrest to receiving a shock from an AED is the single most important factor in determining how likely the casualty is to survive, and having the skills and confidence to use such a device where it is available can save lives.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
• Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
• Know how to safely use an automated external defibrillator
• Be able to safely use an automated external defibrillator

COURSE CONTENT

There are no prerequisites for pursuing the CIEH Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator as the required knowledge and understanding of first aid are covered in the training. However, CIEH recommends that candidates should have

•  A minimum of Level 1 in literacy or equivalent to undertake this qualification.
• This qualification is appropriate for delivery to candidates aged 16+.
• Candidates must be physically able to carry out the procedures detailed in the unit of assessment and must participate in at least 80% of the training programme to be eligible for assessment.

ASSESSMENT

The assessment regime for the CIEH Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an automated external defibrillator comprises a number of elements. Candidates must

• Complete a test paper
• Demonstrate competence in first-aid procedures for

          – managing an adult or a child who is unconscious and breathing normally

          – managing an infant who is unconscious and breathing normally

          – managing an adult who is unconscious and not breathing

          – managing an infant who is unconscious and not breathing

          – managing a child who is unconscious and not breathing

          – using an AED (adult)

          – using an AED (child).

FACTS

Duration: One Day training programme

Assessment: Portfolio of evidence

Internationally Accredited Ofqual Regulated  Yes