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Automated External Defibrillator

This provides a ½-day Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) course that meets the recommendations of the European Resuscitation Council for First Responder Defibrillation.

Course Details

Course Duration: ½ Day
Qualification Period: N/A
Assessment Process: Practical assessment
Course Material: Reference manual & A4 certificate included

Course Overview

An AED unit is an integral part of the course and should be in-situ or available before training takes place. AED Course Content includes:

  • An overview of Ventricular Fibrillation and the use of defibrillators.

  • Emphasis on early intervention, early CPR and the importance of the ‘Chain of Survival’.

  • Lots of hands-on practice for students using training AED’s.

  • Scenario practice sessions tailored to portray similar situations to which the student may have to respond.

  • Maintenance and troubleshooting of AED’s.

Successful candidates will be awarded a full colour A4 certificate awarded by First Aid Cornwall.

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