FA005 : Automated External Defibrillation (AED)

Duration

1/2 day (4 hours)

Description

This is a specialist First Aid course to standards approved by the UK Health & Safety Executive. Research has shown that in the event of a cardiac arrest the best chance of survival is to be defibrillated within 8 minutes. Fact: For every minute defibrillation is delayed the chances of survival decrease by about 10%. Fact: In up to 85% of cardiac arrests the heart simply loses its normal rhythm. Fact: Passing an electric shock through the heart can restore its normal rhythm. Fact: More people (many under 65 yrs of age) die from sudden cardiac arrest than Aids,Cancer or Stroke.

Objective

This course is designed to train staff who do not necessarily hold a first aid certificate, in the operation of any type of defibrillator that might be in use or being considered for purchase.

Syllabus

• Incident Management and CPR Refresher Physiology of the Heart
• Limitations of CPR
• Automated External Defibrillator Use
• Casualty Management – AED Protocols
• The Handover and Aftermath of/for the patient

Training Methods

Lectures / demonstrations / practical and role playing exercises.

Student Assessment

Continuous assessment, candidates must show competency in the above skills throughout the course.

Validity

3 years from date of successful completion of the course.

Entry Requirements

Delegates should have prior CPR skills.

Dates

As per schedule or as arranged with Corporate Groups.

Cost

Individual rates as well as corporate packages are structured to suit the needs of our clients. Please contact +971 04 33 22 555 or email hs@firstsg.com for a solution to your training needs.

Notes: UK regulations require operators to re-qualify every 180 days. This is not a UAE requirement.