Basic Life Support & Automated External Defibrillation BLS & AED
Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s) are now becoming more common throughout a range of public and work places.
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A casualty’s survival rate will dramatically increase if an AED is available and if you have appropriately qualified personnel to use it.
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This very practical course will enable you 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. The learner will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to recognise and treat someone who has suffered cardiac arrest and to respond quickly, calmly and confidently.
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Syllabus
• An introduction to defibrillation
• Responsibilities
• Primary survey
• Secondary assessment and the recovery position
• Resuscitation
• AED functions
• Defibrillation with an AED
• Safety measures
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Qualification information
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Level 2 award in basic life support & safe use of an automated external defibrillator (England, Wales &NI)
Level 5 award in basic life support & safe use of an automated external defibrillator (Scotland)
Course cost – £45
Contact hours – 4
Maximum course spaces – 12
Certificate – 3 years
Minimum age – 16