CPR Adult

CPR & Automated External Defibrillation

In-house course  – 3 hour

resuscitation

This half day (3 hour) CPR & AED course gives you the knowledge and confidence to deal with the event of a life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia.  The quicker you act performing CPR and using your AED in this serious life threatening emergency, the more you can improve the casualty’s chances of survival. (The chances of survival can be increase by 75% with the effective use of an AED)

This course covers basic life support, including the procedure of administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation whilst using the automated external defibrillator.

As part of the Health & Safety supply for your employees, it is highly recommended to have an AED in the workplace and provide appropriate training in its use.

This is a CPD course  adds credits to your Continuing Professional Development.

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Syllabus

  • Basic life support requirements.
  • Basic life support techniques and AED use in line with current national guidelines.
  • Compression only resuscitation.
  • The use of an AED on an adult/child.
  • Post resuscitation procedures.
  • Recovery position.
  • Basic user maintenance and troubleshoot problems with an AED.
  • Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator.
  • Persons who are designated as first aiders in the workplace who have access to a defibrillator.
  • People wishing to thoroughly develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required to be an effective First-Aider/ Life Saver in the workplace.
  • Persons who support the first aider role in the workplace.
  • Developing knowledge and skills in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation.
  • Understanding the role that Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation play in the chain of survival.
  • Performing the first aider role in the workplace, or for personal growth and engagement in learning.

 

Our assessment methods for this course include:

  • Practical Demonstration.
  • Simulated Environment.
  • Observation of learner’s skills.
  • Question and Answer sessions.

 

 

This course is delivered as a half day (3 hour) programme of training and assessment and the qualification lasts for a period of 3 years.  Note: It is recommended that learners refresh their knowledge annually.

 

In-house training:  This course is delivered at your premises anywhere in the UK .

Private Course:  We can organise and deliver your course at a location that suits you.

E-learning: You can try our Emergency First Aid At Work (Refresher) online course

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