Automated External Defibrillator and CPR - Tier 1 First Aid

Course Information

Date of Next Course: Upon Request

Duration: 1/2 Day

Venue: Fire Service Headquarters, Hessle - Nr Hull

Duration: Two Years

The level 1 standard is aimed at any workers within your business and will provide individuals with the essential basic skills of resuscitation capability and best practice CPR skills and AED usage.

Industry statistics highlight that 70% of all cardiac arrests are initially treated by members of the public before the arrival of the emergency services. 

This training course will provide delegates with the simple, but necessary skills to attempt resuscitation in an emergency situation as well as highlighting the importance of first aiders maintaining safe.

This ½ Day AED and CPR Training Course covers the following syllabus:

Abnormal heart rhythms	AED accessories
Angina	Basic life support (CPR)
Chain of survival	Choking
CPR - Adult, chil and infant/baby including using an AED	Heart attacks
Hygiene during CPR	Initial management of catastrophic bleeds
Post-Traumatic stress	Recovery position
Reporting AED usage	AED safety
Survival rates	Unconscious patients

 

This course will use a variety of blended learning methods including first aid theory and practical scenarios to cater for differing learning styles.

This training course is supported by a Tier 1 medical personal pouch which includes essential first aid equipment such as gloves, CPR mask and dressings, which supports the course syllabus.

Course Benefits

Delegates will gain the following course benefits;

• Learn the basic skills of resuscitation
• Identify what signals and signs to look out for when undertaking resuscitation
• The practical skills and confidence to attempt resuscitation
• Gain a great understanding of AED and their usage

Learning Outcomes

By completing the 1/2-Day Tier 1 AED and CPR training course, delegates will increase their skills, knowledge and capabilities to administer first aid in the workplace and benefit from the following learner outcomes;

• A better understanding of when to use CPR
• Insights into survival rates
• How this life skill can help for first aid incidents at home
• Safe use of an AED
• Deliver basic life support skills

Relevant Legislation

For any of your employees who act in the role of a first aider or medical responder, they must have a good understanding of first aid legislation and how this may impact on your business. We have enclosed some resources, which you may find useful; 

• The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981
• General Health & Safety Legislation
• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Resuscitation and First Aid Guidelines 2015

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