Basic Life Support and AED 3 Hour Course
Gain vital skills to save lives. Learn how to confidently use an AED and provide basic life support in emergency situations. This essential 3-hour course could make all the difference.
Why basic life support and AED training is crucial
Heart and circulatory diseases are responsible for approximately 200,000 deaths each year in the UK. Many of these tragic events could have been prevented with the timely use of a defibrillator. Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are becoming increasingly available in both public and workplace settings. Having an AED on hand and personnel trained to use it can significantly increase a casualty's chances of survival during a cardiac arrest.
What you will learn in this course
This comprehensive 3-hour course covers essential life-saving techniques and knowledge to respond effectively to cardiac emergencies.
Key topics covered
The course covers the following key topics:
- Roles, responsibilities, and reporting procedures
- Assessing emergency situations
- Caring for an unresponsive casualty
- Infection control measures
- Resuscitation techniques
- AED functions and operation
- Defibrillation procedures
- Safety protocols and precautions
In just three hours, you will gain the confidence and practical skills to act decisively in a cardiac emergency. Your ability to provide basic life support and operate an AED could be the crucial factor in saving someone's life.
Be prepared to save a life