Defibrillation Refresher
Course
In Poole
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Poole
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Class hours
3h
The trainee will be able to demonstrate safe and appropriate practice when using an AED in accordance with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines. This includes: Describing Ventricular Fibrillation and its significance. Explaining defibrillation. Explaining the importance of early defibrillation. Identifying when an AED should be used. Describing the maintenance requirements of an AED. Describing what records should be kept. Suitable for those who already have an AED operators certificate. This session must be held during the certificates validity.
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Course programme
In line with the Governments initiative, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are becoming more widely available, particularly in places where people gather, such as shopping centres, railway stations, airports and large workplaces. This refresher session aims to ensure that those trained in the use of such equipment maintain their competence and meet the competencies laid down by the Resuscitation Council (UK).
Course Content:
- First Aid and CPR.
- Briefing on the necessity for de-fibrillation.
- Basic heart function and cardio-vascular system.
- Practical CPR.
- Use of AED.
- Introduction to AED and how it works.
- Safety precautions.
- Using the AED.
- Practical CPR and AED session.
Cost includes all materials.
Additional information
Students per class: 6
Defibrillation Refresher