ICTQual Level 3 Award in Anaphylaxis and BLS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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