Who is this course for?

This qualification is aimed at learners who wish for further training or to develop knowledge and / or skills in this subject area. It is recommended as training for first aiders in the workplace environment who have access to a defibrillator.

Course Content:

• Introduction to defibrillation
• Defibrillation in the workplace
• The odds of survival
• The chain of survival
• First aid containers & their contents
• Responsibilities
• Factors involved in an emergency
• Primary survey
• Heart attack & angina
• Principles of resuscitation
• CPR
• Hygiene
• Defibrillation procedure
• AED functions
• The recovery position
• Paediatric defibrillation
• Safety measures & considerations

Assessment & Certification

This qulaification is assessed through practical observation and oral questioning through the duration of the course by the tutor. Learners must practically demonstrate the application of the correct techniques in all the areas indicated within the learning outcomes of the unit. Certificates will be issued to successful candidates. The qualification lasts 3 years at which point candidates will need to resit the course, however the recommendation is that learners refresh their knowledge annually.

What are the benefits of this programme?

Learners gaining this qualification will know that Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation form an essential part of the chain of survival.

The topics covered are regarded by Skills for Health as being important to maintaining good practice in the safe, prompt and effective administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.