Level 2 Defibrillation and CPR

International Emergency First Aid

• Know basic emergency first aid requirements
  • Describe the principles that underpin basic emergency first aid support
  • Explain the circumstances under which resuscitation is performed
  • Explain why early intervention is necessary
  • Describe different types of cardiopulmonary arrest
  • Demonstrate the DRABC emergency response
  • Demonstrate the top-to-toe survey of an injury
  • Demonstrate how to place a casualty in the recovery position
  • Identify the risks when placing a casualty in the recovery position
  • Conduct major bleed control on a casualty who has suffered bleeding
  • Manage hypovolemic shock treatment for a casualty

International Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of a Defibrillator

• Be able to demonstrate basic emergency first aid techniques in line with current guidelines
  • Demonstrate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • Demonstrate compression only resuscitation
  • Demonstrate the use of resuscitation barrier devices
  • Demonstrate how to manage a choking casualty

• Know how to safely use an automated external defibrillator
  • Describe the differences between using an AED on an adult and child
  • Identify safety considerations when using an automated external defibrillator
  • Demonstrate the correct placement of AED electrode pads on a manikin
  • Follow AED voice prompts accurately
  • Demonstrate how to combine the use of an automated external defibrillator with minimal interruptions in cardiopulmonary resuscitation using a manikin
  • Demonstrate the safe delivery of AED shock
  • State the procedures if the casualty shows signs of life and starts to breath normally
  • Identify the information required when handing over the casualty