Duration:
3 hours. Scheduled to suit your company’s needs, but usually between 9am – 4.30pm.
Aims of Course:
To enable candidate to give adequate and efficient first aid to a casualty following a life threatening emergency.
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Basic Life Support + AED
This course is designed for anyone wanting knowledge on how to treat an unconscious casualty and receive training on the use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). A growing number of companies are seeing the need to provide AED’s, and they can also be found in most public places. Ideal for the self-employed/those who work alone, or for training extra staff in basic first aid skills.
Course Details
Attendee Requirements:
2 students upwards. Age 16 years or older; must be fit and able to work at floor level. Candidate must conform to the HSE criteria and be deemed competent to gain a certificate.
Certificates:
A certificate of competence will be issued to successful candidates which are valid for three years. These hold the necessary workplace approval through the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB). Approval number: 73/07(372).
Topics Covered
- Responsibility of a First Aider
- Equipment and Reports
- Assessing an incident
- An unconscious casualty
- Recovery Position
- CPR – Adult
- Use of the AED
- Head to Toe survey
- Seizures
- Choking
Topics Covered
- Responsibility of a First Aider
- Equipment and Reports
- Assessing an incident
- An unconscious casualty
- Recovery Position
- CPR – Adult
- Use of the AED
- Head to Toe survey
- Seizures
- Choking
What our students have to say
This course covered all aspects of what is needed in the work environment, the Instructor has a good knowledge and was very professional, making the course fun and informative.
Shaun
Basic Life Support + AED Student
Ruth is always very informative and the course goes at a suitable pace. Giving lots of information but plenty of time to refresh, she gives as much time as required to practice the vital practical elements too.
Adam
Basic Life Support + AED Student