Every minute without CPR and defibrillation after a cardiac arrest reduces a casualty’s chance of survival by 10%. Being able to deliver life-saving skills confidently to people of all ages can make a vital difference in an emergency.

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The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation for Adults, Children, and Infants (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed to give members of the public, volunteers and community groups the confidence and skills to respond in life-threatening situations involving casualties of any age. It is also ideal for individuals who wish to refresh or update their knowledge between longer first aid qualifications such as Emergency First Aid at Work or Paediatric First Aid.

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Successful candidates will:

• Demonstrate the safe and effective administration of CPR to adults, children and infants

• Safely set up and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in line with current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidance

• Adapt basic life support techniques appropriately for different age groups

• Gain the confidence to act quickly and effectively in a variety of real-life emergency situations

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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:

• Suitable for members of the public, volunteers and community groups who want to learn or refresh life-saving skills for all age groups

• Designed to provide practical competence in delivering basic life support and defibrillation to adults, children and infants

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By the end of the course, learners will have developed the knowledge, confidence and practical competence to respond effectively to cardiac arrest emergencies across all age groups.