Level 2 Basic Life Support (4 Hours)

  • This 4-hour Basic Life Support (BLS) course is designed to prepare participants to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies in both healthcare and community settings.

    The course covers:

    • CPR for adults, children, and infants

    • use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

    • effective relief of choking.

    Through a combination of instructor-led discussion, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, students will build the confidence and skills needed to act quickly and effectively in emergencies.

    • Healthcare professionals

    • Public safety personnel

    • Allied health and support staff

    • Students

    • Workplace responders

    BLS is also appropriate for any adult who wants formal, professional-level training in CPR, AED use, and choking relief.

  • Upon successful completion of this BLS course, participants will be able to:

    1. Recognize cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, and choking in adults, children, and infants

    2. Demonstrate high-quality CPR, including correct compression depth, rate, hand placement, and recoil

    3. Perform effective rescue breathes using a barrier device or bag-mask

    4. Safely and correctly operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

    5. Provide appropriate care for conscious and unconscious choking victims

    6. Follow current evidence-based guidelines for Basic Life Support

  • Do I receive a certificate after completing your training?

    When you finish the course you will receive a digital copy of your certificate.

    You can request printed copies of your certificate for an additional cost of £4 per certificate (including delivery)

    Certificate example

    What does VTQ stand for?

    Vocational Technical Qualification

    VTQs are practical, work-related qualifications designed to equip individuals with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for a specific job or a broad employment area, such as IT, engineering, or childcare.