Cardiopulmonary resuscitation & automated external defibrillation
Automated External Defibrillators
Automated External Defibrillatorsare becoming more and more common place in the UK. Once you have mastered the skills of CPR, this is the next stage in being able to provide life saving help to those suffering from a heart attack.
Many workplaces are now seeing the benefit of installing these devices, so it is essential that as many people as possible are trained in the use of this life saving equipment.
If you'd like to know more please call now on 0845 000 9991 and ask for our Training Team or email: training@astambulance.com
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED)
This course teaches the essential skills required by an AED operator and gives students the confidence to know what to do in this kind of emergency. No previous first aid knowledge is necessary to attend an AED course.
Who should attend? - This course is suitable for anyone interested in furthering their emergency aid skills, or takes part in an organised first aid scheme. For health care workers, this course serves as a basic module.
What will you learn? - The course covers how to use an automated external defibrillator.
Course content
• Treatment of an unconscious casualty.
• Resuscitation.
• Heart attacks.
• Getting to know the AED (any type)
• Operating the AED.
Course duration - Four hours.
Assessment and certification - Continuous assessment by trainer.
In the UK, one person suffers a heart attack every two minutes but the majority could be saved if their heart was shocked back into rhythm. We passionately believe in improving AED access because it has been proven to save lives.
AST Ambulance Service Ltd offers a complete solution to your AED requirements, and can provide:
• AED equipment.
• Installation.
• Supply of consumables.
• Warranty.
• Further refresher training.
Cost
£90.00 per person
Compare this to the same course provided by St Johns Ambulance service at £95.00 per person!
Don't forget to ask for group booking discounts!
