4-Hour first aid courses - Basic Life Support and Safe use of an AED Course

Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s) 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.

Certification

This qualification lasts for 3 years. To renew their qualification after 3 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. 

A minimum of 4 contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities. 

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

 A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must comply with 

Covid safe training delivery

All onsite first aid courses booked with us are fully inclusive of all necessary PPE for each delegate and the trainer in order to run the course safely within the HSE’s guidelines. Our team is on hand to help inform you of the necessary requirements when booking your course.

• Awarding Body Regulated trainers, come to you.
• Onsite training allows you to train more employees at less cost, maximizing compliance.
• Train at a time and date that suits your business.
• Save £££’s over traditional off-site courses.
• Employees are onsite, ready to return to work immediately after training.
• No extra travel expenses for staff or disruption to schedules.