BLS & Automated External Defibrillation (AED) Training

Duration: 3 hours

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What does the course offer?

Early defibrillation is critical to survival from cardiac arrest. Use of an AED alongside good CPR can increase the survival rate for cardiac arrest from 5% to 50%.

The course combines theoretical training in the use of an automated defibrillator with individual hands-on practical, so candidates gain the knowledge and experience of using an AED from pad placement to delivering a shock.

All of our training courses are delivered by qualified instructors.

What will you Learn

Principles of Basic Life Support:

• Understanding the chain of survival
• The principles of initial assessment
• Management of choking casualties
• Effective basic life support skills
• The appropriate use of resuscitation equipment

Principles of Automated External Defibrillation:

• Assess the need for defibrillation
• Effective, safe use of an automated external defibrillator
• How to check and maintain your defibrillator and resuscitation equipment

Course contents

• Back slaps and abdominal thrusts
• The recovery position
• Rescue breathing
• Cardiac massage
• Instruction in the use of resuscitation equipment, including your AED and accessories
• Safety principles
• Environment hazards
• Appropriate use of AED
• Understanding and applying the Resuscitation Council (UK) AED algorithm
• Specification and maintenance of your AED