ICTQual Level 4 Award in Adult Basic Life Support Train the Trainer prepares learners to teach adult BLS confidently, combining CPR, AED, choking response, assessment, and instructional skills for ...
This ICTQual Level 4 Award is a specialist train-the-trainer qualification focused on adult basic life support, combining life-saving practice with instructional delivery, learner assessment, and programme development.
10 mandatory units
Adult BLS and CPR focus
AED and choking management coverage
Teaching and training methodology included
Assessment and feedback skills included
Legal, ethical, and CPD elements included
The ICTQual Level 4 Award in Adult Basic Life Support Train the Trainer is designed for people who want to teach others the principles and practices of adult BLS. It develops both technical emergency-response competence and the ability to deliver structured, engaging, and safe training sessions.
Develops competence in adult BLS instruction
Combines clinical content with trainer development
Supports confident delivery of practical training sessions
Covers emergency recognition, CPR, AED, and choking response
Includes learner assessment and constructive feedback
Supports professional progression in healthcare and training
The qualification learning outcomes are structured across the mandatory units and focus on adult BLS competence, emergency recognition, training delivery, assessment practice, and continuous professional development.
Understand the fundamental principles, importance, and provider responsibilities of adult basic life support
Demonstrate adult CPR techniques and follow established protocols for chest compressions and rescue breaths
Assess and recognize life-threatening emergencies in adults and prioritize prompt intervention
Demonstrate airway management techniques and choking relief for conscious and unconscious adults
Operate an AED safely and coordinate CPR and defibrillation in simulated cardiac arrest scenarios
Apply adult learning principles to design, deliver, assess, and improve BLS training sessions
This qualification is suitable for learners who want to train others in adult basic life support, especially those already working in healthcare, emergency response, education, workplace safety, or related instructional settings.
Healthcare professionals, including nurses, doctors, and paramedics
First responders and emergency response team members
Health and safety officers
Workplace trainers and compliance trainers
Educators involved in healthcare or safety instruction
Individuals seeking to become certified adult BLS trainers
ICTQual states that learners must meet the centre’s enrolment requirements, and the official course page notes an additional requirement linked to the practical nature of BLS training. Because this is a practical train-the-trainer award, applicants should be ready for hands-on participation and training delivery activities.
Meet the approved centre’s entry requirements for enrolment
Be able to participate in practical adult BLS training activities
Assessment is based on demonstrated competence in both BLS practice and training delivery. Available course information for this qualification indicates practical demonstration, lesson delivery, and written or assignment-based evaluation, supported by assessment and feedback activities within the syllabus.
Practical demonstration of adult BLS skills
Observed lesson or training delivery
Written assignment or theory-based evaluation
Assessment and feedback on learner performance
After completing this award, learners can progress into advanced life support study, broader trainer or assessor responsibilities, or leadership roles in emergency response and healthcare training. The qualification also supports ongoing CPD in current BLS guidance and emergency education practice.
Advanced Life Support certifications
Pediatric Advanced Life Support or related specialist study
Emergency response leadership or training department roles
Continued professional development in BLS and emergency education
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