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Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support (BLS) & Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)

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    Course Duration:Half Day
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    Course Validity:1 Year

Half Day Accredited Training for Emergencies

Our Level 2 BLS & AED course equips delegates with the practical skills and confidence to perform CPR and safely use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the UK, and every minute without intervention reduces survival chances. This nationally recognised qualification ensures you can act quickly and effectively in an emergency.

How would you prefer the course to be delivered?

If you have 5 or more people that need this course, it is more cost-effective to deliver the course at "Your Venue".

line Book at your venue £325.00Plus VAT
  • Delivered at your office or venue in Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham, Gosport, or Chichester
  • Up to 12 delegates
  • Flexible scheduling to suit your team
  • Tailored examples relevant to your industry
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Who should attend the BLS & AED course?

This course is ideal for:

  • Employees with a responsibility for safety at work
  • Volunteers and community group leaders
  • Anyone wanting to learn Basic Life Support (BLS) and safe AED use
  • Those wishing to refresh or update previous BLS knowledge

Upon completion, delegates will hold a nationally recognised qualification, demonstrating their ability to give Basic Life Support and safely operate an AED in emergencies.

Half day session with flexible scheduling for in house group bookings.

What is covered?

  • Basic Life Support and the Chain of Survival
  • Assessing an incident and casualty assessment
  • Recovery position
  • Performing CPR
  • Managing choking incidents
  • Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Procedures when Emergency Services arrive
  • AED safety considerations
  • Combining AED use with CPR
  • Using an AED on children
Commonly asked questions

Yes. CPR is a core component of first aid training, ensuring you can respond effectively to cardiac emergencies.

A typical CPR module lasts 1-2 hours, but when combined with full BLS & AED training, the course may take a half day (4-6 hours).

CPR skills are generally recommended to be refreshed annually, with full BLS & AED certification valid for 1 year.
At our convenient Portsmouth training centres or delivered at your venue for groups, schools, offices, and community organisations.
How would you prefer the course to be delivered?

If you have 5 or more people that need this course, it is more cost-effective to deliver the course at "Your Venue".

lineBook at your venue£325.00Plus VAT
  • Delivered at your office or venue in Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham, Gosport, or Chichester
  • Up to 12 delegates
  • Flexible scheduling to suit your team
  • Tailored examples relevant to your industry
Book Your Venue
 
Commonly asked questions

Yes. CPR is a core component of first aid training, ensuring you can respond effectively to cardiac emergencies.

A typical CPR module lasts 1-2 hours, but when combined with full BLS & AED training, the course may take a half day (4-6 hours).

CPR skills are generally recommended to be refreshed annually, with full BLS & AED certification valid for 1 year.
At our convenient Portsmouth training centres or delivered at your venue for groups, schools, offices, and community organisations.

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