Emergency Management

ICTQual Level 3 Award in Anaphylaxis and BLS

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Anaphylaxis and Basic Life Support equips learners with essential life-saving skills, including CPR, AED use, and anaphylaxis management, enabling effective emergency response in workplace, healthcare, and community environments.

Awarding body ICTQual AB
Level Level 3
A group of people in a classroom setting learn life-saving skills from an instructor for the ICTQual Level 3 Award in Anaphylaxis and BLS.

Course Features

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Anaphylaxis and Basic Life Support is a practical, competency-based qualification designed to develop essential emergency response skills aligned with industry best practices.

  • Nationally recognised Level 3 qualification by ICTQual AB
  • Focus on CPR, AED operation, and anaphylaxis management
  • Practical, scenario-based emergency training
  • Suitable for healthcare and non-healthcare professionals
  • Delivered through classroom, blended, or workplace training
  • Assessed through practical demonstrations and written evaluation

About This Course

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Anaphylaxis and Basic Life Support is designed to prepare learners to respond confidently and effectively to life-threatening emergencies. It focuses on two critical areas: basic life support techniques and the emergency management of anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction that can rapidly become fatal without immediate intervention. The qualification aligns with internationally recognised first aid and resuscitation principles used in emergency care environments.

  • Development of essential emergency life support skills

  • Training in recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis

  • CPR and AED usage aligned with current guidelines

  • Practical emergency response and casualty management

  • Understanding legal and ethical responsibilities in emergencies

  • Preparation for real-world workplace and community incidents

What You'll Learn

This course develops the essential knowledge and practical skills required to respond effectively to medical emergencies involving cardiac arrest, breathing difficulties, and severe allergic reactions.

  • Understand principles of basic life support and emergency response

  • Perform effective CPR on adults, children, and infants

  • Safely operate an automated external defibrillator (AED)

  • Recognise and manage signs of anaphylaxis

  • Administer emergency first aid including adrenaline auto-injectors

  • Apply casualty assessment and airway management techniques

Who Should Attend?

This qualification is suitable for individuals who may need to respond to medical emergencies in professional or community settings, particularly where immediate life-saving intervention may be required.

  • Healthcare assistants and clinical support staff

  • Teachers, childcare workers, and school staff

  • Workplace first aiders and safety officers

  • Security personnel and public service workers

  • Care home staff and support workers

  • Individuals seeking basic life-saving skills certification

Course Content

Explore the comprehensive ICTQual Level 3 Award in Anaphylaxis and BLS course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.

Understanding Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reactions

1
Definition and causes of anaphylaxis
2
Common allergens and triggers
3
Signs, symptoms, and severity recognition
4
Physiological response to allergic reactions
5
Emergency identification and risk factors

Management of Anaphylaxis

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Emergency Scene Management and Legal Responsibilities

Practical Emergency Response Training

Course Requirements

This course has no formal academic prerequisites; however, learners must meet basic physical and communication requirements to participate in practical training activities.

  • Minimum age requirement of 18 years

  • Ability to perform physically demanding CPR techniques

Assessments

Assessment is designed to evaluate both theoretical understanding and practical competence in emergency response procedures.

  • Practical demonstration of CPR and AED use

  • Scenario-based assessment of anaphylaxis management

  • Written or multiple-choice knowledge assessment

  • Instructor observation during simulated emergencies

Progression

Successful completion of this qualification provides a strong foundation for further study in healthcare, emergency care, and advanced life support training.

  • ICTQual Level 3 Diploma in Basic Life Support (BLS)

  • Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care qualifications

  • Healthcare and nursing-related vocational pathways

  • Emergency response and pre-hospital care training

Apply Now For This Course

Fill out the application form below to enroll in ICTQual Level 3 Award in Anaphylaxis and BLS. Our team will review your application and contact you shortly with enrollment details.

Awarding BodyICTQual AB
LevelLevel 3
Course CategoryEmergency Management
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