Highfield Level 2 International Award in Emergency First Aid, Defibrillation and CPR

Highfield Level 2 International Award in Emergency First Aid, Defibrillation and CPR -  This qualification has been developed for those who wish to become an Emergency First Aider and use a defibrillator.

Course Duration:                      8 hours

Certificate Validity:                  3 years

Assessment Method:                Practical Assessment and Multiple choice theory assessment

Training Schedule:                   On-Demand

Topics Covered :

• Principles of basic emergency first aid support
  
• Resuscitation
• Why early intervention is necessary
  
• Different types of cardiopulmonary arrest
• DRABC emergency response
• Top-to-toe survey of an injury
• How to place a casualty in the recovery position
• Risks when placing a casualty in the recovery position
• Major bleed control
• Hypovolemic shock treatment
• Basic emergency first aid techniques
• How to safely use an automated external defibrillator

Progression:
Progression and further learning routes include:

• Highfield Level 2 International Award in Paediatric First Aid
• Highfield Level 2 International Award in Paediatric First Aid and Managing Illness & Injury
• Highfield Level 3 International Award in First Aid at Work