Basic Life Support & AED Training – Ipswich Course (Level 2 Award)

At First Aid Training Ipswich, we offer the Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support & Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) – a half-day course designed to equip learners with the essential skills to perform life-saving CPR and use an AED confidently in emergency situations.

With over 60,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occurring each year in the UK, this course addresses the urgent need for practical first aid skills.

Immediate CPR and defibrillation can drastically improve survival rates – every minute without it reduces the chance of survival by 10%.

This nationally recognised, regulated qualification provides learners with the confidence, knowledge, and certification to respond effectively when it matters most.

Who Should Attend The Emergency BLS and AED Course?

This course is ideal for:

✅Workplace first aiders

✅Community volunteers

✅Gym staff, sports coaches, and personal trainers

✅Anyone wishing to refresh or learn Basic Life Support and AED use

Whether you're fulfilling a duty of care at work or want to be better prepared in your community, this training offers vital life-saving knowledge in just half a day.

Course Assessment & Certification

Training includes interactive learning and practical exercises.

At the end of the course, learners complete a short multiple-choice assessment to demonstrate their understanding.

Successful delegates will receive a Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support & Safe Use of an AED, valid for 1 year. After this, a refresher is recommended to keep skills current.

Booking Options and Pricing

Group or Workplace Training in Ipswich – We deliver this course on-site across Ipswich and Suffolk.
Prices start from £325 + VAT for up to 12 people (in-house).
Public courses are also available at select Ipswich venues.

To book, simply contact our team or use our In-House Training Price Guide and booking form to arrange a date that suits your team.

What will you Learn?

This certified first aid course provides essential knowledge and practical skills, including:

✔️Basic Life Support (BLS)

✔️The Chain of Survival

✔️How to assess an incident

✔️Primary casualty assessment

✔️The recovery position

✔️CPR for adults and children

✔️Managing choking

✔️Safe and effective use of an AED

✔️AED safety checks and considerations

✔️Procedures for when emergency services arrive

✔️Combining CPR with AED use

Got Questions?

Give us a call at 0800 260 6942 or drop us an email at info@firstaidcourseipswich.co.uk.

Who is this course for?

The course is designed for those who have a specific interest or responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities to provide Basic Life Support in an emergency situation which may involve using an AED. It is an ideal course for anyone wanting to learn about giving Basic Life Support and how to safely use an AED, or refresh their knowledge.

Assessment and Certification

During this half-day course, there will be a range of learning styles incorporated to maximise your learning experience. There will be a multiple-choice examination at the end of the course to test your knowledge. Upon successful completion of the course, each delegate will have the knowledge, confidence, and certification to give Basic Life Support and use an AED safely.

The certificate is valid for 1 year and after this, you will then need to update and refresh your knowledge by retaking the Level 2 Basic Life Support & Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator.

How Do I Book This Course?

If you would like to book the Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support & Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator course, get in touch with us today and we can assist you with booking the course at one of our training venues if you are a group booking. Additionally, you can book the training course in-house which may be more cost-effective for you. To book the Basic Life Support & Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator course In-house, check out our In-House Training price guide, and fill out the booking form.