Somebody in the UK suffers a heart attack every 2 minutes, more than 282,000 a year die!  The majority could be saved if their heart was shocked back into rhythm.

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 - Initial

Three hours - Annual refresher training

Assessment and certification

Continuous assessment by trainer.