Learn how to notice indicators of cardiac arrest and where you can find AED’s.
What is an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)? What is the chain of survival? What is a cardiac arrest and the survival rates? What to do if an individual vomits during resuscitation? What are the safety considerations we can notice before using an AED? What is Post Traumatic Stress? What is angina? What is a heart attack?
Our CPR & AED course will help you to answer the questions above and more.
During cardiac arrest every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces a casualty’s chance of survival by 10%.
This training covers the fundamental principles of ‘basic life support’, the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), the management of an unconscious casualty including placing an Unconscious Breathing Casualty in the Recovery Position and delivering treatment to a Choking Casualty using the Act Fast Choking vest.
Immediate response in medical emergencies significantly increases survival rates, and this course ensures that participants are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to act quickly and proficiently.
What you'll learn.
- Understanding the principles of CPR and AED and its importance in emergency response.
- Recognising emergencies, particularly those that may be life threatening, and identifying situations that require immediate intervention.
- Step-by-step guidance on performing effective CPR (Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation) for adults.
- How to operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively.
- Assessing an unconscious, breathing casualty and administering the correct intervention by completing the primary survey and then placing them in the Recovery Position if appropriate.
- How to treat a Choking Casualty using the Act fast Choking Vest.
Who is CPR & AED (Defibrillator) Training for?
This course is suitable for anyone looking to gain essential lifesaving skills, including: Workplace first-aiders and safety personnel, Healthcare professionals and caregivers, Teachers and school staff, Community volunteers, Parents and guardians, anyone who wants to be prepared for emergency situations.
What are the learning outcomes?
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand and apply the principles of Basic Life Support.
- Recognise and respond to medical emergencies quickly and effectively.
- Perform high-quality CPR on adults.
- Operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) confidently.
- Assess an unconscious casualty and position them safely in the recovery position.
- How to treat a Choking Casualty delivering back blows and abdominal thrusts using the Act fast Choking Vest.
- Gain the knowledge and confidence to act decisively in a life-threatening situation.
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