Qualification Overview
The Level 3 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis is a vocational qualification designed to equip learners with the essential skills and knowledge to provide basic life support and effectively manage anaphylactic reactions. This qualification is particularly beneficial for individuals in healthcare, education, and community settings where such emergencies may occur.
Course Objectives:
On successful completion, learners can:
- - Assess the condition of a casualty.
- - Administer the recovery position.
- - Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- - Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely.
- - Manage anaphylaxis during an emergency.
Course Structure:
The qualification typically includes both theoretical and practical components, covering:
- - Understanding Anaphylaxis: Definition, triggers, symptoms, and physiological processes involved.
- - Management of Anaphylaxis: Emergency response procedures, including the use of adrenaline auto-injectors.
- - Basic Life Support (BLS): Techniques for CPR, AED usage, and choking management.
- - Legal and Ethical Considerations:Duty of care, consent, confidentiality, and documentation.
Entry Requirements:
- - Learners should be at least 16 years old.
- - No prior qualifications are necessary; however, learners should be physically capable of performing CPR and other practical tasks.
Assessment:
Assessment methods may include practical demonstrations, written assignments, and multiple-choice examinations.
Certification:
Upon successful completion, learners receive a certificate valid for a specified period, after which refresher courses are recommended to maintain competency.
Progression Opportunities:
- - Level 4 Aesthetic Practice
- - Level 5 Aesthetic Practice
- - Level 7 Aesthetic Practice