Basic Life Support and AED
This course has been designed to provide delegates with the skills needed to administer safe, prompt and effective Basic Life Support (BLS) and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) safely in an emergency situation. The course follows the guidelines of the Resuscitation Council (UK).
Description
This Basic Life Support and AED course will provide delegates with extensive knowledge in how to assess and manage an unresponsive casualty in an emergency situation through use of CPR and an AED.
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Course Duration
3 Hours
Learning Outcomes
- Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
- Assess the scene for danger
- Assess a casualty’s level of consciousness
- Demonstrate how to open a casualty’s airway and check for breathing
- Demonstrate how to place an unresponsive casualty in the recovery position
- Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
- Recognise the need to commence Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation using a manikin
- Know how to safely use an automated external defibrillator
- Identify safety considerations when using an automated external defibrillator (AED)
- List differences in the procedure when using an automated external defibrillator on a child
- Be able to safely use an automated external defibrillator
- Demonstrate the correct placement of AED electrode pads on a manikin
- Follow AED voice prompts accurately
- Demonstrate how to combine the use of an automated external defibrillator with minimal interruptions in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation using a manikin
- Demonstrate the safe delivery of AED shock
- State the procedures if the casualty shows signs of life and starts to breathe normally
- Identify the information required when handing over the casualty
Price
£45
Location
Oberon Training and Development,
Knockbreda house,
414 Ormeau Rd,
Belfast,
BT7 3HY
CPD Hours
3
Suitable for
Healthcare professionals, First aiders
Time
10am-1pm