Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training

Our course will include the essential skills that an AED operator needs, giving learners the confidence in knowing what to do in a cardiac arrest emergency where an AED is available.

No previous first aid training is required to attend this course.

The content of the course includes:

• The First Aider's Role
• Responsibilities for Installations of AEDs
• Managing Emergencies
• Communication and Casualty Care
• Heart Conditions and Chest Pains
• Familiarisation of AEDs
• AED Maintenance Requirements
• Using an AED
• The Chain of Survival
• Treatment of an Unconscious Casualty
• Resuscitation (CPR)
• Actions Following the Use of an AED

Duration:
The course duration is 3 hours.

Certification:
Candidates' learning will be assessed through continuous evaluation by the trainer and qualified assessor. The certificate will be valid for 3 years, after which time candidates will need to re-train so that they can requalify and maintain their competence. Annual refresher training is, however, recommended.