Basic Life Support & Safe Use of an AED

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Fast action saves lives. Learn how to respond with confidence.
Sudden cardiac arrest can strike at any time — and every second counts. This NUCO-accredited AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and Basic Life Support (BLS) course provides life-saving training that teaches you how to perform effective CPR and use a defibrillator safely and confidently in an emergency.

Whether you’re a workplace first aider, community volunteer, or just someone who wants to be prepared, this course gives you the skills that truly make a difference.

Course Title

Basic Life Support & Safe Use of an AED

Certification

NUCO Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support & AED

Location

In-person at our training centres or onsite at your location

Course Duration

Half-Day (3–4 hours)


Who Should Attend?

  • Workplace first aiders and safety reps
  • Teachers, coaches, and leisure centre staff
  • Security and transport personnel
  • Volunteers and members of the public
  • Anyone wanting to gain life-saving knowledge

Course Content

  • How to respond to a sudden cardiac arrest
  • Assessing an unconscious casualty
  • Performing adult CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
  • Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Placing a casualty in the recovery position
  • Dealing with choking and other life-threatening emergencies
  • Understanding chain of survival and emergency protocols

Course Outcomes

  • NUCO Certificate valid for 3 years
  • Hands-on practice using training defibrillators
  • Confidence to act in real-life emergencies
  • Knowledge that could save a friend, colleague, or loved one
  • Reference materials and BLS quick guide

Why Train With Us?

  • Accredited NUCO instructors with real-world experience
  • Engaging, practical training with realistic simulations
  • Onsite delivery options for schools, businesses & community groups
  • Group discounts and CITB funding available (where applicable)
  • Ideal addition to existing First Aid at Work or EFAW qualifications

You don’t have to be a medic to save a life.

Autec AED Training – Simple steps. Life-saving skills.


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When time is of the essence you can rely on us to do all we can to get you qualified as quickly as possible. We’ve helped hundreds of clients who need to qualify quickly meet their deadline, providing out of hours courses and quick turnarounds wherever possible.

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Many of our clients come to us with very specific course requirements, perhaps combining skills from multiple other courses, or even covering areas totally unique to their use case. However it is you need to get your team qualified, we’ve decades of experience building bespoke training courses that give you everything you need, with nothing you don’t. Get in touch for more information.

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