Qualsafe Level 3 Award in BLS, AED, and Management of Anaphylaxis for Adults, Children, and Infants (RQF)
Ofqual Regulated
3
Year Certification
½
Day Course
Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate intervention. When combined with the ability to deliver effective CPR and use a defibrillator, these are vital skills that can save lives across all age groups.
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The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Basic Life Support, Automated External Defibrillation, and Management of Anaphylaxis for Adults, Children, and Infants (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for members of the public, volunteers and community groups who wish to gain the confidence and competence to respond in life-threatening emergencies. It is also suitable for individuals looking to refresh or update their skills between longer first aid qualifications.
Successful candidates will:
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Demonstrate the safe and effective administration of CPR to adults, children and infants
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Safely set up and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in line with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidance
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Recognise the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and respond with safe, effective treatment, including the use of auto-injectors
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Gain the confidence to act quickly and effectively in emergencies involving cardiac arrest or severe allergic reaction in people of any age
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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:
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The Resuscitation Council (UK)
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A distinguished panel of experts in emergency medical care
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This QA qualification is:
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Suitable for members of the public, volunteers and community groups who want to learn or refresh life-saving skills across all age groups
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Designed to provide practical competence in basic life support, safe use of defibrillators and the management of anaphylaxis for adults, children and infants
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By the end of the course, learners will have developed the knowledge, skills and confidence to respond effectively to medical emergencies involving cardiac arrest or anaphylaxis in adults, children and infants.
What is covered
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CPR and AED considerations
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Adult CPR and safe use of an AED
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Child CPR and safe use of an AED
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Infant CPR and safe use of an AED
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Unconscious casualty
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Management of anaphylaxis
Intended audience
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This qualification is for people who have a specific interest or responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, who may need to provide adult, child or infant BLS interventions, safely use an AED and manage a casualty suffering from anaphylaxis.
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Entry requirements
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Learners must be at least 14 years old on the first day of the training and be able to perform practical tasks at floor level. There are no other formal entry requirements, but we strongly recommend that Learners have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
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Other course requirements
Due to the practical nature of this course, Learners should wear appropriate clothing and footwear, e.g. trousers and flat footwear.
Requalification requirements
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This qualification is valid for a period of 3 years. The Learner needs to retake the qualification before the certificate expiry date to remain qualified.
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Key Qualification Information
Qualification number: 610/6089/6
Operational start date: 23rd September 2025
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 4 hours
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 5 hours
Credit value: 1
Number of units: 1 mandatory unit
Assessment methods:
Practical assessment – 6 completed throughout the course
Learners must complete all assessments in the unit successfully within the registration period to achieve the qualification. The maximum period to achieve this qualification, including any referrals is 3 weeks.