Basic Life Support & Safe Use Of An AED

Level 2 Award

Half Day Course

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 (AEDs) are now becoming more common throughout a range of public and work places. This very practical course will enable your learners 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 basic life support including resuscitation.

Duration

A minimum of 4 contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities.

Numbers

Minimum participants: 4

Maximum participants: 12

Participants must be at least 14 years of age.

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Certification

We’ll determine whether delegates pass or fail based on practical and oral assessment throughout the course, i.e. by observation and oral questioning, as well as the completion of a question paper at the end of the course.

This qualification is valid for 3 years from the date of achievement. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further 3 years. It is recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.

Syllabus

Our Basic Life Support & Safe Use Of An AED course covers a range of subjects, including:

  • Responsibilities and reporting

  • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty

  • Resuscitation

  • Defibrillation procedures

  • Assessment of the situation

  • Infection control

  • AED functions

  • Safety measures

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