Basic Life Support and Safe use of an AED -
Level 2: 4-hours
Heart and circulatory disease claims around 200,000 lives each year. Many could have been saved if a defibrillator was made available.
Course Summary
FAA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support & Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (RQF)
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.
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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.
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Not only does this course deal with the use of an AED but it also includes vital training in basic life support including resuscitation.
Course Contents
This course covers a range of topics, including (but not limited to) the following:
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Responsibilities and reporting
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Assessment of the situation
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Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
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Infection control
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Resuscitation
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AED functions
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Defibrillation procedures
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Safety measures
For a full syllabus or more information, contact us today.
Certification
This qualification lasts for 3 years. To renew their qualification after 3 years, delegates will need to retake the full course. However, it is recommended that, during the 3 year period, delegates attend annual refresher courses.
Duration
A minimum of four contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities, plus some pre-course activity could be required. Ideally, the course should be run over one day, but can be spread over a longer time period if you so desire, providing it is completed within 4 weeks of starting the course and the training sessions last for a minimum of two hours.
Further Information
Duration: 4-hours
Group size: 12 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor
Assessment method: Activities, test paper, practical assessment
Pre-requisite: None
Suggested progression:
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Recommended Annual Refresher Training;
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Mandatory Requalification every three years by re-taking the course;
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Option to upgrade to other First Aid qualifications;
Course Prices
Further Information
Duration: 4-hours
Group size: 12 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor
Assessment method: Activities, test paper, practical assessments
Pre-requisite: None
Suggested progression:
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Recommended Annual Refresher Training;
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Mandatory Requalification every three years by re-taking the course;
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Option to upgrade to other First Aid qualifications;
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