Level 1 Basic Life Support Training

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1 Level 1 Basic Life Support Training 1

2 Introducing Advantage Accreditation Advantage Accreditation is an independent accreditation, certification and quality body. We are committed to working with clients to provide flexible, high quality learning solutions. We provide essential services for training providers as well as health and social care providers. Advantage Awards can only be delivered by organisations that have received approved centre status by Advantage Accreditation. Approved centre status is only awarded to those that have demonstrated that they have the systems and ability to deliver training of the highest standards. All Awards accredited by Advantage have been developed by carefully combining the requirements of National Occupational Standards, accepted best practice and the very best in learning styles to ensure that organisations delivering Advantage Awards are at the forefront in delivering quality education. Learners that receive a certificate issued by Advantage can rest assured that they have received a programme of education that is of industry leading standards. Level 1 Award in Basic Life Support Training Award Specification: Contents Introduction 3 Award Overview 3 Award Essentials 3 Award Aims 4 Award Learning Outcomes 4 Trainer Requirements 5 2

3 Introduction This specification is designed to provide you with everything you need to know to deliver this course at your centre. Any further information can be obtained by contacting your Advantage account manager. Award Overview Clinical guidelines identify the need for persons involved in the provision of healthcare to receive training in Basic Life Support, with annual updates. Award Essentials Learning Hours This Award is delivered over 2 learning hours Award Level The Award has been developed at Level 1. Entry Guidance There are no formal entry requirements for this Award. Progression Opportunities Progression options for learners achieving this Award are the Advantage Level 3 Award in Safe Handling of Medicines or a health and safety or an infection control related Award. Accreditation and Certification This Award has been endorsed and accredited by Advantage Accreditation. Certification by Advantage is available for students successfully completing the Award learning outcomes. Award mapped to National Standards This course covers the key areas of Basic Life Support as per the Resuscitation Council (UK) 2010 guidelines Basic Life Support implies that no equipment is employed other than a protective device. Ref. Resuscitation Council (UK) 2010 With links to Common Induction Standard 3.4 With links to NVQ HSC22 3

4 Learning Materials Advantage recommends the Advantage First Aid Manual as a student resource for this Award. Assessment The trainer will carry out continual assessment throughout the course Course Materials Once approved to deliver this Award, a centre will be provided with the following support information: Trainer Notes Syllabus Lesson Plan Presentation Activities/Case Studies Trainer Support pack Administration Support Award Aims The course has a number of set objectives: Understanding the role of the first aider, and the importance of infection control To assess the situation in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency The management of an unconscious casualty Administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking Award Learning Outcomes The learning outcomes of this Award are: Explain and demonstrate adult resuscitation techniques List the causes of unconsciousness Demonstrate the management of unconsciousness Demonstrate adult choking techniques 4

5 Trainer Requirements Nominated trainers must have competency in the area they are teaching, in addition to a teaching qualification. Applications will be reviewed individually to ensure compliance. A registered paramedic, doctor or nurse OR a valid First Aid at Work certificate A suitable teaching qualification, including but not limited to: Advantage Trainer Award in Presentation Skills Level 3 or above PTLLS City and Guilds Teachers Certificate or equivalent Diploma or Certificate in Education Professional Trainers Certificate Bachelors or Masters Degree in Education Further and Adult Education Teachers Certificate Cert Ed/PGCE/B Ed/M Ed CTLLS/DTLLS NVQ level 3 in Training and Development NVQ level 4 in Training and Development IHCD Instructional Methods IHCD Instructor Certificate First Aid at Work Trainer/Assessor Qualification English National Board 998 Training Group A22, B22, C21, C23, C24 (training only) PTLLS (training only) A1 (D32/33) (assessing only) A2 (D32) (assessing only) Evidence of continued knowledge and expertise Further Information For further information on this Award, or any other service provided by advantage please contact us at info@advantageaccrediation.com 5