ABOUT THIS COURSE
For clinical teams that need the broadest possible emergency response capability — covering all age groups, all cardiac scenarios, anaphylaxis management and choking — this is the definitive clinical BLS qualification. The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis for Adults, Children and Infants in Clinical Practice (RQF) is the most comprehensive clinical BLS course in our portfolio, designed to assist clinical practices in meeting the requirements of the Resuscitation Council (UK) Quality Standards across all seven practical assessments.
Delivered by National Training Hub — a Qualsafe registered centre (No. 907979) — this qualification is designed for clinical settings where staff may encounter cardiac emergencies and anaphylaxis across any age group.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This is the most comprehensive clinical BLS qualification available through National Training Hub. It is designed for clinical teams working across multiple age groups in high-acuity or high-risk settings:
- GP surgery staff and nurse practitioners in mixed-age, high-demand practices
- Paediatric and general clinical nurses requiring the full scope of emergency skills
- Dental practices and aesthetic clinics managing patients of all ages including children
- Community health teams including health visitors, school nurses and district nurses
- Clinical teams in urgent care, walk-in centres and minor injury units
- Any clinical team requiring the broadest possible clinical 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 in a clinical environment and conduct a primary survey of an adult, child or infant.
- Perform adult CPR to the correct clinical technique, including chest 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 context, including correct pad placement.
- Place an unresponsive adult, child or infant in the recovery position and monitor their condition.
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis across all age groups and manage the casualty appropriately.
- Administer an adrenaline auto-injector correctly in a clinical context.
- Recognise and manage a choking casualty of any age, including the unconscious choking sequence.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This comprehensive course is delivered in approximately 4.5 guided learning hours — the most extensive single-session clinical BLS qualification we offer. Training uses adult, child and infant resuscitation manikins, AED training devices and adrenaline auto-injector trainers.
You will be assessed across seven 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 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 Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis for Adults, Children and Infants in Clinical Practice (RQF) · 4.5 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 your most comprehensive clinical BLS course?
Yes. This qualification covers the full scope of clinical BLS: adult, child and infant CPR and AED, CPR and AED considerations, unconscious casualty management, anaphylaxis management including adrenaline auto-injector use, and choking management — all designed to assist clinical practices in meeting the requirements of the Resuscitation Council (UK) Quality Standards.
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 of clinical staff. Non-clinical BLS courses carry a 3-year certificate validity.
Does this meet GDC and NHS training requirements?
This course is designed to assist clinical practices in meeting the requirements of the Resuscitation Council (UK) Quality Standards, the recognised benchmark for clinical BLS training in the UK. It is widely accepted as supporting BLS and medical emergency training requirements across dental, NHS and primary care settings. Confirm specific requirements with your professional or regulatory body.
Does this include adrenaline auto-injector training?
Yes. Correct administration of adrenaline via an auto-injector is a core practical component of the anaphylaxis scenario. You will practise with a training device during the session.
Can you deliver this for our whole clinical team?
Yes. We deliver on-site training nationwide across England and Wales for GP surgeries, dental practices, paediatric services, aesthetic clinics, care homes and all clinical settings. We bring all equipment and work around your clinical schedule. Contact us to arrange your annual training date.