Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Course DescriptionA 4 hour course designed to teach people how to safely use an AED in a cardiac arrest situation.  An AED is a portable device that can restart the heart by giving it an electric shock in cases of cardiac arrest.Who is the course suitable for?AnyoneWhat will you learn?Students will gain confidence in using an AED and will refresh/extend their CPR skills/knowledgeCourse contentIntroductionScene Safety & BarriersChain of SurvivalHeart Attacks/AnginaCardiac Arrest Survival RatesNormal Heart RhythmVentricular FibrillationVentricular TachycardiaAsystole Health RhythmInitial Assessment -AED Safety checks/considerationsCPR reviewAdult 1 Rescuer CPRAdult CPR HandoverChecking the AEDUsing the AEDPad Preperation & PlacementAED use with childrenAssessment & CertificationThis course is assessed through practical sessions and scenerios.  Upon successful completion, students will be issued with a certificate valid for 1 year.