Over 150,000 people die from cardiac arrests in the UK each year. Research shows that in the event of a cardiac arrest the best chance of survival is to be defibrillated (to administer a controlled electric shock to the casualty’s heart) within 5 minutes. To have an Automated External Defibrillator and a trained operator at the site of a sudden cardiac arrest can raise the chance of survival from 5% to 80%.

Who should attend?

Holders of HSE First Aid at Work or equivalent certificates. This course is suitable for anyone interested in furthering their emergency aid skills, or those who take part in an organised First Aid Scheme. For healthcare workers this course serves as a basic module.

Course content:

•• CPR – 2005 Guidelines
• Heart Attacks and Cardiac Arrests
• Getting to know the AED (any type)
• Recovery Position
• Operating the AED
• Suction Units

Assessment:

A practical assessment and a multi-choice question paper.

Course duration:
4 to 6 hours.
Certificate Validity:
1 Year