ABOUT THIS COURSE
Clinical settings that care for patients across all age groups — from GP surgeries and community health teams to paediatric services and children's wards — require staff who can respond to a cardiac emergency regardless of the casualty's age. The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Basic Life Support for Adults, Children and Infants in Clinical Practice (RQF) provides comprehensive clinical BLS training across all three age groups, 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 combines adult, child and infant CPR and AED training with choking management, all within a clinical practice context.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This course is designed for clinical staff whose patient population spans multiple age groups and who need the full clinical BLS skill set. It is ideal for:
- GP surgery staff including nurses, HCAs and administrative staff in mixed-age practices
- Paediatric nurses and clinical support workers in children's services
- Community health teams including health visitors, school nurses and district nurses
- Care home staff working with residents and visiting young family members
- Walk-in centre and urgent treatment centre staff
- Any clinical team required to hold an annual multi-age BLS 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 in a clinical environment and conduct a primary survey of an adult, child or infant casualty.
- Perform adult CPR to the correct clinical technique, including compressions and rescue breaths.
- Understand and apply CPR and AED considerations relevant to clinical practice.
- Perform CPR on a child using appropriate paediatric technique and depth.
- Perform CPR on an infant using two-finger technique and appropriate rescue breaths.
- Use an AED safely across all age groups in a clinical setting, including correct pad placement.
- Place an unresponsive adult, child or infant in the recovery position and monitor their condition.
- Recognise and manage a choking casualty of any age, including the unconscious choking sequence.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This comprehensive clinical BLS course is delivered in approximately 4 guided learning hours, covering CPR and AED for all three age groups plus choking management — all within a clinical practice framework designed to assist clinical practices in meeting the requirements of the Resuscitation Council (UK) Quality Standards.
You will be assessed across six 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
- Child CPR and safe use of an AED
- Infant CPR and safe use of an AED
- Unconscious casualty management
- 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 Basic Life Support for Adults, Children and Infants in Clinical Practice (RQF) · 4 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
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 clinical staff. Non-clinical BLS courses carry a 3-year certificate.
Is this course suitable for paediatric nursing teams?
Yes. This qualification is specifically designed for clinical teams working with patients across all age groups, including dedicated paediatric services. It covers the full clinical BLS skill set for adult, child and infant casualties, plus choking management.
Does this meet NHS and NHS England training standards?
This course is designed to assist clinical practices in meeting the requirements of the Resuscitation Council (UK) Quality Standards, which are the nationally recognised standard for clinical BLS training. We recommend confirming specific requirements with your NHS trust or ICB, but this qualification is widely accepted across NHS and primary care settings.
Can you deliver training for our whole clinical team?
Yes. We deliver on-site clinical BLS training for GP surgeries, paediatric services, community health teams, care homes and other clinical settings nationwide across England and Wales. Contact us to arrange your annual training.
Does the course cover infant choking as well?
The choking scenario in this course covers adult, child and infant choking management including back blows, appropriate thrusts and the unconscious choking sequence across all age groups.