Basic Life Support (BLS) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training course
Description
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 your learners 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. The topics covered in this course are in accordance with current guidelines published by the Resuscitation Council (UK).
Duration
2 to 3 hours depending upon group size
Course content
- First Aid Definition and Aims
- Chain of Survival
- First Aid box and Contents
- Assessment of an Incident
- Breathing and non breathing Casualties
- The Primary Survey. Agonal Gasping
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Adult and Paediatric CPR
- Ventilation/Resuscitation Aids
- Cardiac Arrest. Heart Attack
- The Heart’s Electrical System
- Normal Sinus Rhythm. Ventricular Tachycardia
- Ventricular Fibrillation. Asystole
- Defibrillation Procedures. AED Safety
- AED Types, Features and Accessories
- Adult and Paediatric AED pads placement
- AED Storage, Location and Maintenance
- CPR and AED Practical Training
- Secondary Assessment
- Recovery Position Practical
Cost
Please contact MEDISAFE TRAINING today on 0121 769 2827 for a very competitive unbeatable quote. The course price includes course handouts and certification for each delegate.
Assessment
Assessment is ongoing by the instructor.
Certification
A HSE compliant certificate of course completion from MEDISAFE TRAINING will be emailed within 48 hours to the lead person subject to successful completion of the course by the delegate. Hard copy certificates can be provided at additional cost per certificate.
The following Level 2 OFQUAL RQF courses are also available:
Level 2 OFQUAL RQF Basic Life Support course
Level 2 OFQUAL RQF Basic Life Support and safe use of an AED training course
Important Information
Please note that delegates must be at least 16 years of age and be physically able to carry out the procedures detailed in the course outline and must attend all sessions to be eligible for assessment.
It may be possible to grant a reasonable adjustment for a learner who has a disability, medical condition or learning need: For example, assistance could be given with reading or writing.
Due to the practical nature of the first aid assessment there are physical demands. Learners must be able to get to the floor unaided and successfully demonstrate all required elements of the practical assessment on their own, with the casualty on the floor, as in a real-life situation: For example, a learner will need to get to the floor unassisted and demonstrate effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a manikin at floor level.
If the course organiser has any concern about an attending learner they should contact MEDISAFE TRAINING to discuss before the learner attends the course.
Delegates should have good English literacy and numeracy skills to understand the course and to complete the assessments.
Please also note that ID will need to be checked at the outset of the course for candidate verification process.
- The training room should be quiet and of appropriate size.
- Staff should be off work and not expected to be on duty.
- Staff attending should remain on the course for the entire duration of the training course.
