Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation (RQF)
£45.00
This qualification forms part of the QA First Aid suite of qualifications. The qualification and learning
outcomes are based on the recommendations of:
• The Resuscitation Council (UK)
• A distinguished panel of experts in emergency medical care
This qualification should enable Learners to attain the practical competencies needed to provide
basic life support (BLS) and automated external defibrillation to a casualty.
This qualification specification provides information for Centres and Learners about the delivery of
the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation (RQF)
and includes the unit information, assessment methods and quality assurance arrangements.
Objective
The objective of the qualification is to benefit Learners by preparing them to safely use an AED
(defibrillator) and perform basic life support interventions.
Intended audience
This qualification is for people who have a specific interest or responsibility at work, or in voluntary
and community activities, to provide BLS when dealing with an emergency situation which may also
involve using an AED.
Description
This qualification forms part of the QA First Aid suite of qualifications. The qualification and learning
outcomes are based on the recommendations of:
• The Resuscitation Council (UK)
• A distinguished panel of experts in emergency medical care
This qualification should enable Learners to attain the practical competencies needed to provide
basic life support (BLS) and automated external defibrillation to a casualty.
This qualification specification provides information for Centres and Learners about the delivery of
the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation (RQF)
and includes the unit information, assessment methods and quality assurance arrangements.
Objective
The objective of the qualification is to benefit Learners by preparing them to safely use an AED
(defibrillator) and perform basic life support interventions.
Intended audience
This qualification is for people who have a specific interest or responsibility at work, or in voluntary
and community activities, to provide BLS when dealing with an emergency situation which may also
involve using an AED.
