Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis (RQF)
📍 Location: Maryland Industrial Estate, BT23 6BL (see joining instructions for exact details).
This accredited one-day course is designed for healthcare professionals and clinical staff who may be required to respond to life-threatening emergencies. It provides the essential knowledge and hands-on skills to deliver effective Basic Life Support (BLS) and safely manage anaphylaxis in line with current UK Resuscitation Council guidance.
What you will learn:
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Incident & casualty assessment – DRABC checks, safe scene survey, and calling for help
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Adult CPR & AED use – recognising cardiac arrest, delivering high-quality CPR, and using an Automated External Defibrillator
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Unconscious casualty management – placing casualties in the recovery position and monitoring breathing
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Anaphylaxis management – recognising severe allergic reactions, correct positioning, calling for help, and safe use of adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs)
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Choking management – identifying choking and applying effective first aid interventions
Course format:
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Duration: 4.5 hours
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Assessment: Continuous practical assessment
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Certification: Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis (RQF)
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Validity: 1 year (annual refresher strongly recommended)
Who should attend?
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GPs, nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, dentists, allied health professionals
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Clinical support staff working in healthcare settings
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Anyone in a clinical environment where BLS and anaphylaxis management may be required
✅ Ofqual regulated | ✅ Nationally recognised | ✅ Meets mandatory training standards
