Adult BLS and AED Training for Clinical Practice
Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support in Clinical Practice (RQF)
Ofqual Regulated
1
Year Certification
½
Day Course
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Every minute without CPR and defibrillation after a cardiac arrest reduces a casualty’s chance of survival by 10%. With an estimated 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occurring in the UK each year, having the skills to respond effectively can make all the difference.
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support in Clinical Practice (RQF) has been specifically developed for those who work, or are preparing to work, in healthcare and clinical practice environments. This qualification focuses on the essential practical competencies required to deliver adult basic life support (BLS) and automated external defibrillation (AED) safely and effectively.
Successful candidates will:
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Demonstrate the safe and effective administration of CPR in a clinical setting
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Practise the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) in line with current best practice
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Understand the importance of acting quickly in life-threatening emergencies
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Gain the confidence to provide prompt and effective basic life support as part of their clinical role
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
This QA qualification is:
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Designed for learners working in healthcare and clinical environments where the ability to provide adult basic life support is essential
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Intended to provide the practical skills and confidence needed to deliver effective CPR and defibrillation
By the end of the course, learners will have developed the practical competence required to deliver adult basic life support and defibrillation in line with current clinical standards.
What is covered
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Adult CPR and safe use of an AED
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CPR and AED considerations
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Unconscious casualty
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Choking casualty
Intended audience
This qualification is intended for everyone who works in a clinical practice environment including administration and support staff. The Learner does not need to be a clinician. Examples of clinical practice environments include addiction services, aesthetics clinics, community health centres, dental care, mental health services, nursing and care homes, pharmacies, physiotherapy, podiatry, primary care/GP services, sexual health and sports medicine. This qualification is designed to assist clinical practices in meeting the requirements of the Resuscitation Council UK Quality Standards in relation to basic life support training.
Note: Whilst achievement of this qualification confirms Learners have met the course requirements, this does not imply a ‘license to practice’. The scope of practice for each Learner will be determined by the organisation responsible for the governance of their clinical practice environment.
Entry requirements
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.
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
This qualification is valid for a period of 1 year. The Learner needs to retake the qualification before the certificate expiry date to remain qualified.
Key Qualification Information
Qualification number: 610/6083/5
Operational start date: 23rd September 2025
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 3 hours
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 4 hours
Credit value: 1 mandatory unit
Number of units: 1
Assessment methods:
Practical assessment – 4 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.
Reference Books
You will receive up to date reference materials on the day of your course. This is yours to keep and use as a trusted reference throughout your qualification and beyond.
