First Aid

ICTQual Level 3 Award in Basic Life Saving

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Basic Life Saving develops essential emergency response skills, including CPR, AED use, first aid, emergency communication, and psychological first aid.

Awarding body ICTQual AB
Level Level 3
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Course Features

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Basic Life Saving is a 3-day, 9-hour training programme delivered through Approved Training Centres with mandatory assessment and certification for learners who meet the required standard.

  • Awarded by ICTQual AB
  • Level 3 basic life-saving qualification
  • 3-day, 9-hour training programme
  • Covers CPR, AED use, first aid, emergency communication, specific emergency situations, and psychological first aid
  • Mandatory assessment conducted through Approved Training Centres
  • Certification process may take 1 to 3 weeks from admission to certification

About This Course

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Basic Life Saving is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, confidence, and practical understanding needed to respond effectively in life-threatening emergency situations. The course focuses on immediate assistance, early intervention, and safe emergency response.

  • Develops essential life-saving knowledge and emergency response awareness

  • Builds understanding of CPR and AED use in cardiac arrest situations

  • Supports effective first aid response for common emergencies

  • Emphasises communication with emergency services during critical incidents

  • Covers life-saving response for specific emergency scenarios and vulnerable groups

  • Introduces psychological first aid and emotional support during traumatic events

What You'll Learn

Learners will develop the knowledge and practical understanding required to respond safely and effectively to emergency situations using basic life-saving techniques.

  • Understand the fundamental principles of emergency response

  • Recognize the importance of basic life-saving skills in saving lives

  • Identify legal and ethical considerations in emergency situations

  • Understand the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems

  • Recognize signs of cardiac arrest and the importance of early intervention

  • Use an Automated External Defibrillator effectively in cardiac arrest situations

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for learners who want to be prepared to respond effectively to emergency scenarios in workplace, home, public, community, or professional environments.

  • Individuals seeking fundamental life-saving skills

  • Workplace personnel responsible for emergency preparedness

  • Staff working in public-facing or high-risk environments

  • Community volunteers and emergency response team members

  • Learners interested in healthcare, public safety, or emergency services pathways

  • Individuals who want personal preparedness for life-threatening emergencies

Course Content

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

Introduction to Basic Life Saving Rules

1
Fundamental principles of emergency response
2
Importance of basic life-saving skills in saving lives
3
Legal and ethical considerations in emergency situations
4
Role of bystander intervention in emergency response

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

First Aid Essentials

Emergency Communication

Basic Life Saving in Specific Situations

Psychological First Aid

Course Requirements

Learners should meet the entry requirements needed to participate safely and engage effectively with the course materials and assessments.

  • Learners must be at least 18 years old

  • Learners must have sufficient English reading, writing, and instruction-understanding ability, be physically capable of participating in practical exercises, and demonstrate commitment to completing the course requirements

Assessments

Assessment is mandatory and conducted through Approved Training Centres to evaluate learners’ understanding of the course material and ability to apply concepts in practical situations.

  • Mandatory assessment through Approved Training Centres

  • Quizzes consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions

  • Evaluation of comprehension of course material

  • Minimum passing score of 75% required

Progression

Successful completion can support further professional development, further education, community involvement, and career pathways related to emergency response, healthcare, public safety, and training.

  • Advanced life support training such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support

  • Emergency Medical Services training and certification such as EMT or paramedic pathways

  • Healthcare, public safety, security, firefighting, law enforcement, or emergency management pathways

  • Teaching, training, volunteering, community leadership, first aid training business, or emergency preparedness consultancy

Apply Now For This Course

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

Awarding BodyICTQual AB
LevelLevel 3
Course CategoryFirst Aid
Start DateMay 4, 2026
Deadline DateApr 27, 2026
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