Level 2 in Basic First Aid

This first aid training course is accredited with the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (QFQUAL) and the Welsh Assembly Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS).

The course qualifies candidates for vocationally related qualifications which attract funding under Section 96 and/or Section 97 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000 and are eligible to be used to qualify candidates taking part in ESF and SME funded programmes.

The Level 2 Certificate in Basic First Aid is a vocationally related qualification that provides candidates with an opportunity to study and be assessed in both practical and theoretical aspects of everyday emergency first aid. This is a 14 hour (2 day) course and provides candidates with the skills, knowledge and understanding of first aid to provide appropriate care and manage of life threatening conditions, illness and injuries. Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the duties, responsibilities, general treatment principles and priorities of first aid provision to adults, demonstrate an understanding of basic anatomy and physiology, initial patient assessment and appropriate use of barriers and infection control. Recognise and respond to life threatening conditions that require resuscitation, recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms of common illnesses. Recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms of common injuries and demonstrate knowledge, understanding and appropriate use of first aid equipment.

Assessment

Candidates will be assessed against the assessment criteria of the qualification via a combination of internal and external assessment components.

* Internal Assessment - Practical assessment of skills combined with oral questioning of underpinning knowledge and understanding covering the entire qualification.
* External Assessment - A multiple choice question paper.

Qualification Accreditation Numbers

Qualification No: 100/5606/5 Unit Numbers Unit 1 Provide Emergency First Aid to Adults: H/103/4104. Unit 2 Recognition and First Aid treatment of common illness and injuries: K/103/4105

Approvals

The content of this qualification meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 for appointed persons in the workplace and will qualify the candidate to take on the role of the Emergency First Aider. Candidates will still need to complete a full First Aid at Work course if they will be required to be a First Aid at Work provider.