Basic Life Support BLS Training
The LICQual Level 1 Award in Basic Life Support (BLS) Training is designed to provide learners with essential life-saving skills and knowledge to respond effectively during medical emergencies. This course equips learners with the fundamental techniques required to perform Basic Life Support, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), managing choking incidents, and using an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Learners will gain practical, hands-on experience through structured exercises that emphasize quick decision-making, accurate assessment, and effective emergency response. The training focuses on clear, step-by-step procedures to ensure learners can act confidently and efficiently when faced with life-threatening situations.
Throughout the course, learners will develop a comprehensive understanding of recognizing critical conditions, performing high-quality CPR, managing unconscious casualties, and applying AED procedures correctly. Accredited and valid for two years, this qualification demonstrates learners’ competency in Basic Life Support and enhances professional preparedness for emergencies in workplaces, public spaces, and community settings.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 1 Award in Basic Life Support BLS Training
Total Units
6
Total Credits
6
GLH
12
Qualification #
LICQ2200213
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 1 Award in Basic Life Support BLS Training, applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200213-1 |
Introduction to Basic Life Support (BLS) |
1 |
2 |
|
LICQ2200213-2 |
Understanding Cardiac Arrest |
1 |
2 |
|
LICQ2200213-3 |
Performing CPR on Adults |
1 |
2 |
|
LICQ2200213-4 |
Managing Unconscious Casualty |
1 |
2 |
|
LICQ2200213-5 |
Recognizing Choking and Performing Choking Management |
1 |
2 |
|
LICQ2200213-6 |
Legal and Ethical Considerations in BLS |
1 |
2 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Introduction to Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Understand the key principles and importance of Basic Life Support (BLS) in emergency situations.
- Recognize the roles and responsibilities of a BLS provider during an emergency.
- Identify the steps involved in the chain of survival and how they contribute to better outcomes in emergencies.
- Understand the need for immediate action and intervention to prevent further harm to a casualty.
Understanding Cardiac Arrest
- Explain the physiological process of cardiac arrest and its impact on the body.
- Identify the signs and symptoms of cardiac arrest in adults.
- Understand the critical role of early intervention, including CPR, in improving survival chances during cardiac arrest.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the causes and risk factors associated with cardiac arrest.
Performing CPR on Adults
- Demonstrate the correct technique for performing CPR on an adult, including chest compressions and rescue breaths.
- Understand the importance of high-quality CPR and its role in maintaining circulation and oxygenation during cardiac arrest.
- Recognize when to start CPR and how to continue until professional help arrives or the casualty recovers.
- Learn how to assess the effectiveness of CPR and adjust techniques if needed.
Managing Unconscious Casualty
- Identify the signs of unconsciousness and understand the importance of securing the airway to maintain breathing.
- Demonstrate the correct procedure for placing an unconscious casualty in the recovery position to prevent choking and ensure airway patency.
- Recognize when to call for professional medical help and when to administer further first aid.
- Understand how to monitor an unconscious casualty’s breathing, pulse, and condition until emergency services arrive.
Recognizing Choking and Performing Choking Management
- Identify the signs and symptoms of choking in an adult casualty.
- Understand when and how to perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) to relieve choking in an adult.
- Demonstrate the correct steps for managing choking, including back blows and chest thrusts.
- Understand the appropriate actions to take if the casualty becomes unconscious while choking.
Legal and Ethical Considerations in BLS
- Understand the legal responsibilities and duty of care when providing Basic Life Support.
- Identify the ethical considerations when offering assistance to a casualty, including consent and respect for the individual’s wishes.
- Recognize the importance of following established protocols and procedures to ensure safe and effective BLS provision.
- Be aware of the legal protections available to first responders, including Good Samaritan laws, to encourage bystander intervention in emergencies.
This diploma is ideal for:
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.