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BASIC LIFE SUPPORT AND SAFE USE OF AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED)
RQF Level 2 Award (England, Northern Ireland and Wales)
LEVEL 2
LEARNING OUTCOME
Code: 601/5478/0 Unit code: L/506/8532
Qualification title: Unit 1 title: Credit:
FAA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support & Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator Basic Life Support and using an Automated External Defibrillator
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SCQF Level 5 Award (Scotland) Pending approval
Qualification title: Unit 1 title: Credit:
Award in Basic Life Support & Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator at SCQF Level 5 Basic Life Support and using an Automated External Defibrillator
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Code: TBC Unit code: TBC
LEARNING OUTCOMES THE LEARNER WILL:
1. Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
2. Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
3. Know how to safely use an automated external defibrillator
4. Be able to safely use an automated external defibrillator
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA THE LEARNER CAN:
1.1 Assess the scene for danger
1.2 Assess a casualty’s level of consciousness
1.3 Demonstrate how to open a casualty’s airway and check for breathing
1.4 Demonstrate how to place an unresponsive casualty in the recovery position
2.1 Recognise the need to commence Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 2.2 Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on a manikin
3.1 Identify safety considerations when using an automated external defibrillator 3.2 List differences in the procedure when using an automated external defibrillator
on a child
4.1 Demonstrate the correct placement of AED electrode pads on a manikin
4.2 Follow AED voice prompts accurately
4.3 Demonstrate how to combine the use of an automated external defibrillator with
minimal interruptions in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation using a manikin
4.4 Demonstrate the safe delivery of AED shock
4.5 State the procedures if the casualty shows signs of life and starts to breath normally 4.6 Identify the information required when handing over the casualty
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