Emergency First Aid, Defibrillation and CPR Level 2

Course Features

Level 2 (UK)
1 Day Training
Online Verifiable
3 Years Validity
On-Campus/On-Site
Certificate of Completion

What you’ll learn

The principles that underpin basic emergency first aid support.
Different types of cardiopulmonary arrest.
How to place a casualty in the recovery position and manage shock treatment.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and compression only resuscitation.
How to safely use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
The correct placement of AED electrode pads and how to combine the use of an AED with minimal interruptions in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

This qualification has been developed specifically for those who wish to become an emergency first-aider and use a defibrillator. This international qualification would be typically delivered to learners through a 1-day training course (8 hours). Topics covered include basic emergency first aid, major bleed control, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the use of automated external defibrillators and managing a choking casualty.

Overview

The HABC Level 2 International Award in Emergency First Aid, Defibrillation and CPR has been developed by HABC, the UK and Middle East’s leading supplier of safety and compliance-based qualifications.

This qualification has been developed for those who wish to become an Emergency First Aider and use a defibrillator.
Learners gaining this qualification will know basic emergency first-aid procedures and will be able to use a defibrillator correctly. The topics covered will help to maintain good practice in the safe, prompt, and effective emergency first-aid treatment of individuals.

Unit 1 International Emergency first aid

The Learner Will:

1. Know basic emergency first aid requirements

Describe the principles that underpin basic emergency first aid support
Explain the circumstances under which resuscitation is performed
Explain why early intervention is necessary
Describe different types of cardiopulmonary arrest
Demonstrate the DRABC emergency response
Demonstrate the top-to-toe survey of an injury
Demonstrate how to place a casualty in the recovery position
Identify the risks when placing a casualty in the recovery position
Conduct major bleed control on a casualty who has suffered bleeding
Manage shock treatment for a casualty

Unit 2 International Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of a Defibrillator

The learner will:

1 Be able to demonstrate basic emergency first aid techniques in line with current guidelines

Demonstrate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Demonstrate compression only resuscitation
Demonstrate the use of resuscitation barrier devices
Demonstrate how to manage a choking casualty

2 Know how to safely use an automated external defibrillator

Describe the differences between using an AED on an adult and child
Identify safety considerations when using an automated external defibrillator
Demonstrate the correct placement of AED electrode pads on a manikin
Follow AED voice prompts accurately
Demonstrate how to combine the use of an automated external defibrillator with minimal interruptions in cardiopulmonary resuscitation using a manikin
Demonstrate the safe delivery of AED shock
State the procedures if the casualty shows signs of life and starts to breath normally
Identify the information required when handing over the casualty

The assessment of this unit includes:

1) Practical observation

The practical assessment of learners for the qualification is completed throughout the course delivery. This ongoing assessment will involve learners demonstrating emergency first-aid skills and the effective use of a defibrillator.

2) Written/Oral questioning

Learners are required to answer a series of questions to ensure that their understanding of the theory content meets the required standard.

Progression

Progression and further learning routes include:

HABC Level 2 International Award in Paediatric First Aid;
HABC Level 2 International Award in Paediatric First Aid and Managing Illness & Injury; and
HABC Level 3 International Award in First Aid at Work.

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