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Automated External Defibrillation (AED)

Overview

Personal safety; Assessing the incident; Prioritises: DRAB check and sending for help; Unconscious casualty; Breathing and circulation; Resuscitation: Adults; Chain of survival; Introduction to the machine, Practical use of machine & application of pads; Voice prompts and appropriate responses; CPR & use of AED; General guidelines for using a defibrillator; Protocols and candidate practice; Special circumstances; Hand over to emergency services; Practical exercises.

Duration

2-3 Hours

Maximum Number

8 People

Suitable For

Anyone who wishes to learn how to perform basic life support and use an automated external defibrillator

Pre-Requisites

Vaild First Aid Certification

Aims

To enable the candidate to respond in emergency situations involving the use of basic life support and automated external defibrillator.

Teaching Methods

Classroom (PowerPoint, Handouts, Videos, Written Question Paper) Practical (Demonstrations, Hands On, Assessment of Competence)

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