CPR & AED

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & Automated External Defibrillation Course

The Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & Automated External Defibrillation Course is designed to train individuals and company staff that require training in basic life support and automated external defibrillation. This course will provide the necessary skills to manage a patient that is unconscious and not breathing normally until the arrival of the emergency services. This course meets the guidelines of the UK and European Resuscitation Councils for Basic Life Support and the use of an AED. The course is delivered in 6 contact hours.

Course Topics

Introduction

Foreword Principles of First AidSudden Cardiac Arrest Chain of Survival Emergency Management Procedure™Care Cycle™ 

Scene Safety

Scene Survey Exposure Protection Risk to Rescuer Barrier Devices 

Basic Life Support

Primary Survey and CPR Clearing the Airway Recovery Position Alternative Ventilation Procedures

Automated External Defibrillation

AED AlgorithmAED Use on Adults AED Use on Children Chest Preparation and Electrode Pad Placement Handover to Advanced Care Patient Report Form Equipment Checks and Troubleshooting  

Student Materials Includes:

Skills Guide Successful Completion Card CPR AED Course Evaluation and Statement of Understanding FormPlan & Guidance Card Wall Certificate  

Hands-on Skill Practice

Students will practice the skills in small groups and will apply these skills in scenario sessions during the course.

Course Duration

6 hours

 

Assessment

Students are assessed throughout the course by instructor observation of the essential skills. There is also a summative assessment of knowledge and skills at the end of this course.

For a PDF version of the CPR AED Course Information Leaflet >click here

first aid

health & safety

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clover training

Clover Training

1 Primrose Cottage

Ponders Road

Fordham

Colchester

CO6 3LN