TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for participants wishing to attain a qualification enabling them to use Automated External Defibrillators that may be accessible in their workplace or in a public access area.

PREREQUISITES:

Current Life Support qualifications.

COMPETENCIES GAINED:

	Assess the situation and provide basic care to manage life threatening emergencies
	Select and operate specialist emergency care equipment (semi automated external defibrillators)

COURSE CONTENT :

	Life Support (CPR)
	Early Defibrillation and the "Chain of Survival"
	Electrical System of the Heart
	How to Defibrillate
	Safety with Defibrillators
	Assessments

DURATION: 4 hours

COST: - includes: Workbooks, CPR Cards, Statement of Attainment