ABOUT THIS COURSE
Anaphylaxis is one of the most serious medical emergencies that can occur in a clinical setting — particularly in dental practices, GP surgeries and aesthetic clinics where injectable treatments and allergens are routinely encountered. The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis in Clinical Practice (RQF) combines full clinical BLS training with comprehensive anaphylaxis management, designed to assist clinical practices in meeting the requirements of the Resuscitation Council (UK) Quality Standards.
Delivered by National Training Hub — a Qualsafe registered centre (No. 907979) — this qualification is designed to give clinical staff the skills to respond to both cardiac emergencies and severe allergic reactions in a professional healthcare context.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This course is particularly well-suited to clinical settings where anaphylaxis risk is elevated, including those administering injectable substances or treating patients with known severe allergies. It is ideal for:
- Dental nurses, dental therapists and all dental practice staff
- GP surgery nurses, healthcare assistants and reception staff
- Aesthetic practitioners and clinic staff in cosmetic and injectable treatment settings
- Care home staff and residential healthcare teams
- Community health workers and district nursing teams
- Any clinical staff required to hold an annual BLS and anaphylaxis qualification
Entry requirements: No specific formal entry requirements. Suitable for all clinical staff regardless of previous BLS training history.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Assess an emergency situation safely in a clinical environment and conduct a primary survey.
- Recognise when CPR is needed and perform adult CPR to the correct clinical technique.
- Use an AED safely and effectively in a clinical context, including correct pad placement.
- Understand CPR and AED considerations relevant to clinical practice.
- Place an unresponsive adult in the recovery position and monitor their condition.
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and distinguish a severe reaction from a mild one.
- Manage a casualty experiencing anaphylaxis and administer an adrenaline auto-injector correctly.
- Recognise and manage a choking casualty, including the unconscious choking sequence.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This clinical BLS course is delivered in approximately 3.5 guided learning hours. Training uses adult resuscitation manikins, AED training devices and adrenaline auto-injector trainers, combining clinical BLS with full anaphylaxis management in a single focused session.
You will be assessed across five practical scenarios. There are no written tests — assessment is observed and recorded on a Pass or Fail basis throughout the session.
- Adult CPR and safe use of an AED
- CPR and AED considerations
- Unconscious casualty management
- Management of anaphylaxis
- Management of a choking casualty
On successful completion, you will receive a Qualsafe certificate valid for 1 year, following Resuscitation Council (UK) Quality Standards guidance for annual clinical BLS renewal.
ACCREDITATION & CERTIFICATION
This qualification is awarded by Qualsafe Awards — the UK's largest Awarding Organisation for First Aid qualifications, regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) and Qualifications Wales.
Qualification: Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis in Clinical Practice (RQF) · 3.5 Guided Learning Hours · Certificate valid for 1 year · Designed to assist clinical practices in meeting the requirements of the Resuscitation Council (UK) Quality Standards. Every certificate can be verified online through the Qualsafe Awards portal.
National Training Hub is a Qualsafe registered centre (Centre No. 907979).
WHY CHOOSE NATIONAL TRAINING HUB?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is this course suitable for a dental practice?
Yes. This is one of the most relevant clinical BLS courses for dental practices, which face both anaphylaxis risk from local anaesthetics and latex and cardiac emergency risk from anxious or medically compromised patients. It is designed to assist clinical practices in meeting the requirements of the Resuscitation Council (UK) Quality Standards and covers all five core clinical scenarios.
Does the course cover adrenaline auto-injector use?
Yes. Correct administration of adrenaline via an auto-injector (such as an EpiPen) is a core part of the anaphylaxis scenario in this course. You will practise with a training device during the session.
Why is this certificate only valid for 1 year?
Clinical BLS certificates carry a 1-year validity following Resuscitation Council (UK) Quality Standards guidance, which requires annual renewal for all clinical staff. Non-clinical BLS courses carry a 3-year certificate.
Can you train our whole practice team on-site?
Yes. We deliver on-site training for dental practices, GP surgeries, aesthetic clinics and other clinical settings nationwide across England and Wales. We bring all equipment and fit around your appointment book. Contact us to arrange your annual training date.
Does this meet GDC training requirements?
This course is designed to assist clinical practices in meeting the requirements of the Resuscitation Council (UK) Quality Standards, which are the recognised benchmark for clinical BLS training in the UK. It is widely accepted as supporting the BLS and medical emergency training requirements set by the GDC and other regulators. We recommend confirming specific requirements with your professional body.