(One Day Course 4-6 hour contact time)
Cardiac Arrests can happen at any time or place. We run a four to six hour training course which meets the guide lines.
Who Should Attend?
Qualified First Aiders. Nurses who have to keep updated. Lifeguards with automated external defibrillators on site.
The person nominated should:
- Possess an aptitude to absorb new knowledge and skills.
- A person with a recognised qualification in First Aid.
- People who want to improve knowledge of First Aid (personal or work requirements). With access to a AED
What are the Benefits of the Course?
- Good standing in the local community.
- Improves the ability of staff / personnel to respond safely to an emergency situation.
- Increases individuals skills and confidence
- Opportunity to network and share good practices.
- Automated External Defibrillator help to reduce loss of life from heart attacks
What will you learn?
The course will give candidates the knowledge and confidence to deal with a Cardiac Arrest with the use of an Automated External defibrillator and the opportunity to update skills in basic resuscitation.
Course Content
- Principles & Priorities of First Aid
- Safe Assessment of a situation
- Basic Life Support Management Refresher
- Management of an unconscious casualty Refresher
- Application and practical training in the use of Automated External Defibrillator
- Review local AED treatment protocols
- Each student will have the opportunity to manage at least three scenarios
- Discuss medical direction, device maintenance, continuing education, documentation and quality assurance
Any site specific needs for First Aid Requirements will be discussed.
Certification
Upon completion of the course and successfully completing final assessment successful candidates receives a certificate of attendance to allow them to practise for twelve months (recommended to be taken every six months) after which a re-qualification training session becomes necessary. (NVQ Level 2)