Level 2 Basic Life Support and Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator : 4 hour course
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 workplaces.
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 you 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.
Course Duration
This is a 4 Hour Training Session, consisting of practical and theoretical activities.
Syllabus
We will cover a range of subjects including:
• Responsibilities and reporting
• Assessment of the situation
• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
• Infection control
• Resuscitation
• AED functions
• Defibrillation procedures
• Safety measures
“It is estimated that around 60,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur each year in the UK. Overall survival rates vary across England, but range between 2% and 12%. However, survival rates as high as 75% have been reported where CPR and defibrillation are delivered promptly”
UK Government report - www.gov.uk
Certification
This qualification lasts for 3 years. To renew their qualification after 3 years, delegates will need to retake the full course.
Assessment
Ongoing assessment throughout the training, and a short written assessment at the end of the training session.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.
Location
We are able to deliver this course on your site, at a time and date to suit you, or you can choose a date from our Upcoming Courses.
Contact Us now to arrange your training