The Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) course teaches essential life-saving skills and the use of the AED. This course also teaches delegates how to perform effective CPR – a vital part of life-saving when a cardiac arrest has occurred. This course will ensure that participants have the confidence to use defibrillators to save lives. No prior first aid knowledge is needed to attend this course.
By the end of this training the participants will be:
able to recognise life-threatening situations
able to offer vital assistance before more experienced help arrives
able to provide single-person CPR on an adult, child and baby
able to use the AED.
Topics covered:
Communication and casualty care
Chest pains
Getting to know the AED
Operating the AED
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Treatment of an unresponsive casualty.
Assessment
An ongoing assessment is done during the course.
Certification
Successful candidates receive a St John Ambulance certificate, valid for one year. This international certificate is recognised by the local Occupational Health & Safety Regulations.
