Level 2 Basic Life Support and Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator : Four 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 (AEDs) 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.
Course duration
A minimum of four contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities.
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
Certification
This qualification lasts for three years. To renew their qualification after three 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.
Please contact us at BrimhamsTraining@brimhamsactive.co.uk for more information.