Automated External Defibrillator Course

Learn how to become an AED instructor with North West First Aid Ltd. If you are an existing First Aid Trainer why not add this qualification to your portfolio.

Who Should Attend?
Anybody with experience of teaching first aid who wants to gain a qualification that will enable them to teach the AED course. All delegates must have a current First Aid qualification at First Aid at Work (FAW) level or above.

Course Content
Delegates will receive training in the following topics:

• Basic Anatomy & Physiology of the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
• Revision of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and Recovery Position
• The Chain of Survival and Benefits of Early Defibrillation
• Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines on the use of an AED
• Introduction to AED's and general safety precautions
• Demonstration and practice on each of the defibrillators

You will get the opportunity to practice on the following defibrillators.

• Philips Heartstart One
• Cardiac Science Powerheart AED G3

Course Duration
The course duration 1 Day (9am - 6pm).

Learning Outcome
This course will give you the knowledge, skills and ability to enable you to deliver the three hour Automated External Defibrillator Course.

Assessment & Certification
On successful completion of both a practical and written assessment delegates will be awarded an AED Instructors certificate, which is valid for two years. On successful completion of the course delegates will also receive an Instructors manual, lesson plans and Power Point presentation which can be used when running your courses.

Course Dates

Download a copy of the AED Instructors Course Info Sheet