Level 2 Basic Life Support and Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator : 4 hour course
Heart and circulatory disease claims around 200,000 lives each year. Many could have been saved if a defibrillator was made available.
Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s) are now becoming more common throughout a range of public and workplaces.
A casualty’s survival rate will dramatically increase if an AED is available and if you have appropriately qualified personnel to use it.
This very practical course will enable you to use the AED competently and with confidence.
Not only does this course deal with the use of an AED, but it also includes vital training in basic life support including resuscitation.
Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:
Responsibilities and reporting
Assessment of the situation
Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
Infection control
Resuscitation
AED functions
Defibrillation procedures
Safety measures
CPR and AED training is fast becoming a necessity. MCUK Training not only offer dedicated CPR & AED training courses but also this new 4 hour Basic Life Support and Safe use of an AED course.
Certification
This qualification lasts for 3 years. To renew their qualification after 3 years, delegates will need to retake the full course.
Assessment
Summative practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor each day, along with a written assessment on each day.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 14 years of age to qualify.
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