Heart and circulatory disease claims around 200,000 lives each year. Many could have been saved if a defibrillator was made available. Automated External Defibrillators (AED) are now becoming more common throughout a range of public and workplaces.
A casualty’s survival rate will dramatically increase if an AED is available and if you have appropriately qualified personnel to use it. This very practical course will enable you to use the AED competently and with confidence. Not only does this course deal with the use of an AED but it also includes vital training in resuscitation and choking procedures.
Duration
A minimum of six contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities.
Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:.
Responsibilities and reporting
Resuscitation
Choking
Assessment of the situation
Heart attacks
AED safety
Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
Infection control
Paediatric defibrillation
AED functions
Defibrillation procedures
Assessment and Marking
Throughout the course I will undertake practical & oral assessments of your progression and level of competency through observation and oral questioning. There will also be a multiple-choice question paper at the end of the course where there is a pass or fail. You will pass if you have displayed the requisite understanding and competencies at the end of each session throughout the course and successfully completed the question paper.
Certification
This qualification lasts for 3 years. To renew your qualification after 3 years, you will need to retake the full course. However, it is recommended that, during the 3 year period, you attend annual refresher courses.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.
