Did you know that following a cardiac arrest, every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces a casualty’s chance of survival by 10%? With an estimated 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occurring every year in the UK, being prepared can make the difference between life and death.

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The Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, specifically designed to provide learners with the knowledge and practical skills needed to deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and safely use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in emergency situations.

Successful candidates will:

• Learn how to assess and manage a casualty who requires CPR

• Practise the safe and effective use of an AED in line with current guidelines

• Gain the confidence to act quickly and effectively in cardiac arrest emergencies

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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

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This QA qualification is:

• Designed to provide learners with essential skills in resuscitation and defibrillation

• Focused on enabling learners to demonstrate safe, prompt and effective action when faced with a casualty requiring CPR and defibrillation

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By the end of the course, learners will have the practical competence and confidence to deliver CPR and use an AED effectively in line with current best practice.