Automated External Defibrillation

AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION

We are able to offer a one day course in Automated External Defibrillation (AED) training which conforms to the current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines. This device can be used to administer measured electric shocks during CPR to people in cardiac arrest and is the best way of increasing the chance of survival. The chances of successful defibrillation decline at a rate of 7-10% with each minute. Basic life support may help to sustain a shockable rhythm but is not a definitive treatment.

The syllabus includes

• Recognition and treatment of conscious/unconscious heart attack
• Demonstrate CPR and discuss the rationale for CPR
• The conditions where AED can be used and what AED does
• Be able to apply the pad in the correct position on a dummy and connect them to a machine
• Be able to describe the additional items that may be need to apply pads on people
• Demonstrate the correct process for CPR with and AED attached in various scenarios on the machine

Assessment
The tutor throughout the automated external defibrillation (AED) training course will continually assess delegates. Upon Successful completion of the course the delegate will be awarded a certificate for Automated External Defibrillation.

Important Information

• The training venue should be quiet and undisturbed.

• Staff should not be expected to be on duty.

• Staff attending should remain for the entire length of the session.