BLS & Automated External Defibrillator Level 2 (VTQ)(AED)

The AED & BLS (VTQ) course covers life-saving skills, including CPR and the use of Automated External Defibrillators, Recovery Position and Choking for Adults, Children, and Infants. 

This course is ideal for people needing basic life-saving skills. 

This course is available as a one to one session at your place of work or home thoughout Greater Manchester.  

The course syllabus is designed to comply with and exceed the Resuscititaion UK (RCUK) & European Resuscitation Councils Guidelines 2021 & all subsequent updates including the 1st October 2017. 

All Every Second Counts First Aid & Safety Training's courses are evaluated for quality assurance to ensure we comply with these regulations and are independently certified as conforming with universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Guidelines.    

These courses come with a certified CPD Statement of 4 hours. 

1. Understand basic life support requirements. 

• 1.1 Describe the principles that underpin basic life support (BLS).
• 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 defibrillator. 

• 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 AED’s.