Community BLS, AED & Anaphylaxis
Practical CPR, AED and anaphylaxis training for adults, children and infants in Milton Keynes
Course Description
Learn how to respond confidently when an adult, child or infant becomes unresponsive, suffers a cardiac arrest or experiences a severe allergic reaction. This practical course leads to the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in BLS, AED and Management of Anaphylaxis for Adults, Children and Infants (RQF). It is a nationally recognised qualification regulated by Ofqual. You will learn how to: • assess an emergency and call for appropriate help • perform CPR on adults, children and infants • use an automated external defibrillator (AED) safely • place an adult, child or infant in the appropriate recovery position • recognise the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis • respond to suspected anaphylaxis • use an adrenaline auto injector training device safely DTMK also includes practical choking training for adults, children and infants. Who is it for? This course is suitable for people with an interest or responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, who may need to provide basic life support, use an AED or respond to anaphylaxis. This may include members of the public, parents, carers, volunteers and community groups. Course and qualification information • 4 guided learning hours • approximately 1 additional hour of directed preparation or pre course reading • six practical assessments completed throughout the course • qualification valid for 3 years • no previous first aid qualification required • learners must be at least 14 years old on the first day of training • learners must be able to complete practical activities at floor level The training is practical and supportive, with opportunities to practise each skill and receive guidance from an experienced trainer. Please wear suitable clothing and flat footwear for practical work at floor level. Please note: this is the community qualification. Healthcare professionals who require clinical practice training, including assessment in drawing up and administering adrenaline, should choose the separate Clinical BLS and Anaphylaxis course. Book your place to develop practical lifesaving skills and the confidence to act in an emergency.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Please read DTMK Training Services’ full terms and conditions before booking: https://training.dtmk.co.uk/terms-and-conditions Submitting a booking confirms that you have read and agree to those terms and conditions. PAYMENT • Places on scheduled public courses must be paid for in full when booking. • Commercial, corporate and private group bookings may be invoiced with 14-day payment terms unless otherwise agreed in writing. • Invoices must be paid by the due date shown. • Qualifying overdue commercial invoices may incur interest in accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998. ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION • Learners must attend the entire course, including every required session. • Late arrival, early departure or absence may prevent a learner from completing the course or receiving certification and may result in exclusion without a refund, subject to the full terms and conditions. • First aid courses include practical activities that may require learners to kneel or lie on the floor. Suitable clothing and flat footwear should be worn. • Learners undertaking regulated qualifications must meet the stated entry requirements and demonstrate the required knowledge and practical competence. • Valid photographic identification must be presented where required for a regulated qualification. ACCESSIBILITY AND REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS Please contact DTMK as early as possible if an injury, health condition, disability, learning need, literacy or language need, or another barrier may affect participation or assessment. We will consider reasonable-adjustment requests in confidence and in accordance with the relevant qualification and awarding-organisation requirements. Requests made shortly before a course will still be considered, although it may not always be possible to put every adjustment in place at short notice. CANCELLATIONS AND TRANSFERS Cancellation and transfer requests must be made in writing and will be handled in accordance with the full terms and conditions linked above. CERTIFICATION • Qualification certificates are issued only after all required training and assessments have been completed successfully. • Attendance certificates for non-regulated courses are issued only where this is stated in the relevant course description. • Replacement certificates may incur an administration or awarding-organisation fee.
Training Venue and Contact Details
01908 112111
enquiries@dtmk.co.uk
Beaverbrook Ct, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 7JS, UK