Resuscitation Level 2 – Adult Basic Life Support

Course Description

High-quality resuscitation skills are critical to improving survival rates in cases of cardiac arrest or life-threatening emergencies. In healthcare settings, every second counts, and staff must be prepared to act quickly, confidently, and in line with current guidelines. It is a core professional responsibility for healthcare workers to recognise early signs of deterioration, initiate life-saving interventions, and work effectively as part of a resuscitation team.

Recent reviews of emergency care incidents have highlighted the vital role that prompt, effective Basic Life Support (BLS) plays in patient outcomes. While the fundamental principles of resuscitation remain constant, regular training is essential to maintain competence, as techniques and recommended practices continue to evolve. This CSTF-aligned Level 2 course ensures that healthcare professionals have the knowledge and skills to perform safe, effective adult and paediatric BLS in both clinical and non-clinical settings.

Course Benefits

Same-day digital certificate

Printed certificate posted the next working day

Assessment retakes at no extra cost

What You Will Learn

a) Understand national guidelines and local resuscitation policies and procedures.

b) Recognise and respond appropriately to patients showing signs of clinical deterioration or cardiorespiratory arrest, escalating care in line with local policy.

c) Initiate an appropriate emergency response in accordance with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines, which may include the management of choking and the safe use of the recovery position.

d) Initiate and maintain effective chest compressions in accordance with current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines.

e) Provide basic airway management to ensure an open airway.

f) Initiate and maintain effective lung ventilations in accordance with current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines.

g) Operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and appropriately.

h) Understand your individual role and responsibilities when responding to persons in emergency situations.

i) Accurately report and record details of an emergency event in line with organisational requirements.

j) Understand the importance of undertaking resuscitation interventions within the limits of your personal capabilities, experience, and prior training.

k) Apply the local Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) Policy or anticipatory care decisions appropriately within the clinical context.

Assessment & Certification:
Includes a knowledge assessment. On successful completion, a CSTF-aligned certificate is issued (valid for 1 year). Practical skills validation may be required locally.

Core Skills Framework

This course meets the outcomes for: Core Skills Training Framework subject 9, Resuscitation – Level 2 (Adult Basic Life Support); and Care Certificate Standard 12, Basic Life Support.

Duration:
1.5 to 2 hours (self-paced)