Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external
defibrillation (AED)
This 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.
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Who should attend?
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
Continuous assessment by trainer.
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. We passionately believe in improving AED access
because it has been proven to save lives.
St John Ambulance offers a complete solution to your AED
requirements, and can provide:
- AED equipment.
- Installation.
- Supply of consumables.
- Warranty.
- Further refresher training.
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