Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis

Course Overview

The aim of the QUALIFI Level 3 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis is to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to provide basic life support and management of anaphylaxis.

This qualification is for individuals with a specific interest or a responsibility at work, home or for a voluntary community activity, who are expected to be able to provide basic life support and manage anaphylaxis in an emergency.

Successful completion of the QUALIFI Level 3 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis provides learners with the opportunity to progress to further study or employment.

Units

• Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis

Learning Outcomes

1. The overall learning outcomes of the qualification are for learners to:
2. be able to assess the casualty.
3. be able to carry out the recovery position.
4. be able to provide CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).
5. be able to provide safe use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator).
6. be able to manage anaphylaxis in an emergency.

Entry Requirements

1. There There are no other pre-requisites for this qualification. Entry is at the discretion of the centre; however, learners should be able to work at Level 3 and above and should be aged 16 years and over.
2. Learners must demonstrate first aid procedures as part of their assessment, as they would in a real work environment, including providing CPR to a casualty on the floor. Therefore, learners must be physically capable of performing CPR on the floor.
3. Learners must have sufficient command of the English language to understand and undertake the recommended assessment methods for this qualification.