In the UK, one person suffers a heart attack every two minutes but the majority could be saved if their heart was shocked back into rhythm.
In an ideal world an AED should be available within four minutes of someone suffering from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).We passionately believe in improving AED access and training because it has been proven to save lives. The course teaches the essential skills required by an AED operator and gives students the confidence to know what to do in this kind of emergency. No previous first aid knowledge is necessary to attend an AED course.
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for anyone interested in furthering their emergency aid skills, or takes part in an organised first aid scheme. For health care workers, this course serves as a basic module.
What will you learn?
The course covers how to use an automated external defibrillator. Course content:
- Treatment of an unconscious casualty
- Resuscitation
- Heart attacks
- Getting to know the AED (any type)
- Operating the AED
Course duration
Four hours.
Assessment and Certification
Practical Assessment throughout your training & multiple choice test. Certificate and wallet card issued via our approved qualification centre, Qualsafe. Valid for one year.