First Aid (Resuscitation) Level 2 Course

First Aid (Resuscitation) Level 2 – Online Course

Course overview
This two-hour online course introduces the principles of adult resuscitation and basic life support. Learners explore how to recognise cardiac arrest and clinical deterioration, respond to choking emergencies, manage the airway and understand the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). The course also covers professional responsibilities and relevant resuscitation considerations. It carries CPD accreditation and includes an online multiple-choice assessment.

Please note: This course provides theoretical knowledge and awareness of adult resuscitation principles. It does not replace practical, regulated or role-specific training that an employer may require.

What the course covers
• Introduction to resuscitation
• Clinical deterioration and the NEWS approach
• Cardiac arrest
• The ABCDE assessment approach
• Initial actions when encountering a casualty
• Airway management
• Effective chest compressions
• Resuscitation considerations during pregnancy
• Lung ventilations
• Automated external defibrillators (AEDs)
• AED safety considerations
• Recognising and responding to choking
• The recovery position
• Emergency record keeping
• Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR)
• Legal considerations relating to DNACPR
• The ReSPECT process
• DNACPR decisions and professional responsibilities
• The role of the resuscitation team

Who is it for?
This course is suitable for people whose work or responsibilities may involve responding to adult medical emergencies. Relevant audiences include:
• Healthcare assistants, nurses, doctors and allied health professionals
• Care assistants, domiciliary carers and residential care staff
• Social care workers and support workers
• Ambulance support staff and volunteers
• Workplace first aiders and emergency responders
• Security personnel and transport staff
• School staff and community organisations
• Healthcare and social care employers supporting staff development
• Individuals seeking introductory resuscitation awareness or refresher knowledge

Practical benefits
• Develop awareness of the signs of clinical deterioration
• Understand the principles of adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Learn about the role and safe use of an AED
• Recognise choking emergencies and understand appropriate responses
• Improve understanding of airway management and the recovery position
• Understand DNACPR decisions and related professional responsibilities
• Recognise the importance of emergency documentation and record keeping
• Support workplace emergency preparedness
• Study online using a phone, tablet or computer
• Receive instant access after purchase
• Obtain a CPD-accredited digital certificate after successfully completing the assessment

What learners will be able to do
• Recognise potential cardiac arrest and other life-threatening emergencies
• Understand the initial priorities when approaching an incident
• Explain the ABCDE assessment approach
• Describe the principles of effective adult CPR and airway management
• Understand when and how an AED supports resuscitation
• Recognise choking emergencies and the importance of timely assistance
• Identify signs of clinical deterioration that may require escalation
• Understand professional responsibilities relating to DNACPR and ReSPECT
• Recognise the importance of accurate emergency records and reporting

Is this training a legal requirement?
The supplied course information states that there is no single UK law requiring every employee to complete First Aid (Resuscitation) Level 2 training. However, employers have duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 to provide appropriate first aid arrangements based on workplace risks. In healthcare and social care, suitable resuscitation training may also be required according to an employee’s role, professional responsibilities and relevant guidance. Employers should consider their risk assessments and applicable workplace policies when determining training needs.

Assessment and certificate
Learners complete an online multiple-choice test at the end of the course. Successful completion results in an instant CPD-accredited digital certificate. The course is delivered online, with access provided immediately after purchase, and learners can study at their own pace.