Automated External Difibrillator (AED)

Course Information
The course is designed to teach suitably qualified first aiders the safe and effective use of the Automated External Defibrillator; this can improve the chance of survival for a casualty in cardiac arrest. The AED is a technology that has been made available to the public and is now available in most large public areas/workplaces.

Course Objectives
Students will cover the following topics:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Heart related conditions
• Understand the concept of defibrillation
• Safely and effectively use the AED
• Combine BLS with AED
• AED safety measures
• Use of hand held suction units

Course Duration / Qualification
A minimum of 4 hours providing a recognized 1 year qualification

Further information
Pre-requisite for the course is an appropriate first aid certificate. The course includes handout folders and handouts per student and the option of an AED book