Adult Basic Life Support Train the Trainer
Welcome to the LICQual Certificate in Adult Basic Life Support Train the Trainer, designed to equip the learner with the knowledge and skills to deliver effective BLS training. This course enables the learner to teach critical life-saving techniques, including CPR, choking procedures, and emergency response skills, to both healthcare professionals and laypersons.
The learner explores essential adult basic life support principles, gaining practical experience in demonstrating and instructing life-saving procedures. Through structured guidance and real-world scenarios, the learner develops the confidence to train others effectively, ensuring that trainees are prepared to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
By completing this qualification, the learner is prepared to become a certified BLS trainer, promoting safety and preparedness in workplaces, communities, and healthcare settings. The learner’s expertise helps create a network of trained individuals capable of saving lives, fostering confidence, competence, and readiness in managing critical emergencies.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Certificate in Adult Basic Life Support Train the Trainer
Total Units
6
Total Credits
18
GLH
72
Qualification #
LICQ2200152
Qualification Specification
To enrol in the LICQual Certificate in Adult Basic Life Support Train the Trainer course, applicants must meet the following requirements
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
- Educational Requirements: Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: Applicants should have prior training or experience in first aid, healthcare, or emergency response.
- English Language Proficiency: Applicants must possess reading, writing, and speaking skills in English.
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Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200152-1 |
Introduction to Adult Basic Life Support |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200152-2 |
Basic Life Support Techniques: CPR and Chest Compressions |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200152-3 |
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Usage |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200152-4 |
Relief of Choking in Adults |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200152-5 LICQ2200152-6 |
Instructional Design and Teaching Methodologies for BLS Managing Training Sessions and Handling Challenges |
3 3 |
12 12 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
1. Introduction to Adult Basic Life Support
- Understand the principles and importance of adult basic life support (BLS).
- Recognise the signs of a medical emergency requiring BLS intervention.
- Learn the key steps involved in adult basic life support and when to initiate them.
- Understand the role of BLS in improving outcomes for individuals in medical emergencies.
- Develop knowledge of the legal and ethical considerations when providing BLS.
2. Basic Life Support Techniques: CPR and Chest Compressions
- Master the techniques of performing high-quality chest compressions.
- Learn the correct procedures for providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults.
- Understand the depth, rate, and hand placement for effective chest compressions.
- Recognise the importance of uninterrupted chest compressions in improving survival rates.
- Develop confidence in applying CPR techniques in real-life emergency situations.
3. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Usage
- Understand the role of an AED in treating cardiac arrest and the process of using the device.
- Learn how to assess whether an AED is necessary during a medical emergency.
- Gain the skills to apply AED pads and deliver shocks appropriately.
- Develop the ability to follow AED prompts while maintaining patient care.
- Understand the steps for safely using an AED in various emergency scenarios.
4. Relief of Choking in Adults
- Identify the signs of choking and the urgency of providing relief.
- Learn the procedures for performing the Heimlich maneuver to clear blocked airways.
- Gain the skills to assess the severity of choking and take appropriate action.
- Understand the differences in techniques for relieving choking in conscious and unconscious adults.
- Develop the ability to remain calm and act decisively in a choking emergency.
5. Instructional Design and Teaching Methodologies for BLS
- Understand the principles of instructional design for BLS training.
- Learn how to develop a structured training programme for delivering BLS courses.
- Explore various teaching methodologies and how to apply them in BLS training sessions.
- Gain knowledge of how to engage and motivate learners through effective presentation and teaching techniques.
- Learn how to create inclusive and accessible training environments for all participants.
6. Managing Training Sessions and Handling Challenges
- Learn strategies for managing group dynamics and facilitating BLS training sessions effectively.
- Develop the ability to handle challenging participants or situations that may arise during training.
- Understand how to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Gain skills in managing stress and overcoming obstacles during training delivery.
- Learn how to tailor training sessions to meet the needs of diverse learners.
This diploma is ideal for:
- Healthcare Professionals looking to enhance their teaching skills in life-saving techniques.
- First Aid Trainers aiming to expand their expertise and become certified BLS instructors.
- Safety Officers and Coordinators responsible for workplace emergency preparedness.
- Nurses and Paramedics wishing to train colleagues and community members in CPR and BLS.
- Emergency Response Personnel who need to develop training capabilities in adult basic life support.
- Corporate Health and Safety Trainers tasked with educating employees on emergency procedures.
- Community Educators seeking to empower others with life-saving skills in public settings.
- Medical Educators and Instructors aiming to improve learner engagement in practical BLS training.
- Healthcare Students and Trainees preparing for roles that require teaching BLS principles.
- Hospital and Clinic Staff responsible for internal staff training programs.
- Care Home Professionals ensuring residents and staff are prepared for emergencies.
- Occupational Health Trainers looking to include certified BLS training in their courses.
- Volunteer Trainers in community organizations focused on health and safety education.
- Anyone aspiring to become a BLS Trainer and expand their professional qualifications.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.