Nearly 200,000 people die each year as a result of Cardiac Arrests, the majority of whom develop ventricular fibrillation - a life-threatening abnormal rhythm of the heart. An Automated External Defibrillator, operated by a trained user, can raise the chance of survival by 75%. This is combined with the Skills Update course, highly recommended by the Health and Safety Executive is for First Aiders in the Work place
Who Should Attend?
This half-day course is only available to:
Those who currently hold a valid First Aid at Work certificate and requiring training or refreshing in the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), or Medical professionals such as nurses or doctors who wish to refresh their skills.
Course Content
The defibrillator training follows current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and delegates can be trained in the use of an AED in only a few hours. Delegates will receive thorough training in the following:
- Assess the situation in an emergency
- Management of the unconscious casualty
- Resuscitation refresher
- Wounds and bleeds
- Safety & legal aspects of defibrillation
- Life threatening cardiac rhythms
- Application and practical training in the use of the AED
- Management of the unconscious casualty
Completion Certificate
On successful completion of the course, the delegate will receive a certificate of attendance. This is valid for one year
Course Prices
Course fees include the provision of the instructor together with all necessary equipment to facilitate the course and a course pack for each delegate (which includes a pad, pen and a First Aid Manual).
On-site Training
On-site training means you can choose the times during which courses are conducted to suit your organisation's requirements. The course can also be delivered over the weekend. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
On-site Training Prices
| Course Code |
Venue |
Price |
| SFAT112B |
On-site |
£600.00 |
| Price excludes vat |
(Additonal travel expenses may be charged outside the M25)
Open Course Prices
| Course Code |
Venue |
Price |
| SFAT421 |
North London |
£80.00 |
| Price excludes vat |
2011-12 1/2 Day Defibrillator & Skills Update open course dates
| Training Dates |
North London |
| November 2011 |
11 |
| January 2012 |
30 |
| March 2012 |
21 |
| May 2012 |
24 |
| July 2012 |
16 |
| September 2012 |
28 |