Basic Life Support and Safe use of AED

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Level 2 Basic Life Support and Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator : 4 hour course

Heart and circulatory disease claims around 200,000 lives each year. Many could have been saved if a defibrillator was made available.

Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s) are now becoming more common throughout a range of public and work places.

A casualty’s survival rate will dramatically increase if an AED is available and if you have appropriately qualified personnel to use it.

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.

Syllabus

 A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Responsibilities and reporting

  • Assessment of the situation

  • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty

  • Infection control

  • Resuscitation

  • AED functions

  • Defibrillation procedures

  • Safety measures

A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 16 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.  It is the employer's responsibility to ensure that the student is suitable for that role.

This qualification must be renewed every 3 years.  It is recommended that every first aider completes refresher training annually to keep their skills current and competent.