

This course is designed for those who what to be certified Automated External Defibrillator (AED) operators. By the end of the course the successful learner will be able to safely use an AED, will have the knowledge of how and why the defibrillator works, basic anatomy and physiology of the heart and the importance of the chain of survival. The course also includes a basic life support (CPR) update and advised incident reporting procedures.
We use a variety of AED trainer units (Zoll AED plus Cardiac Science G3 and Philips Heart start) throughout the course, but emphasis will be placed on the type of AED unit that you have access to. We can advice on the purchase of AED units should you need any help.
As a training provider in this important subject area we meet all the guidelines as laid down by the UK Resuscitation (Resus) Council, including the fact that we have a company clinical director with a NHS paramedic background. We are also able to offer Critical Incident debriefing, should you need it following post incident use of an AED. This is a free service that we offer our clients who are holding an in date Cognet AED qualification.
Our qualification meets the UK Resus Council guidelines and is valid for 12 months; all learners are given a course book "CPR & AED first aid Made Easy" for future reference.
AED requalification courses are also available.
| Course Content: | Duration: |
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A half-day programme |
| Instructor / trainee ratio: | Awarding body / certification: |
| min: 1:1 max: 1:6 | Cognet Certificate of competance |
| Course requirements / notes: | |
| There are no formal course requirements to attend this course. | |
Cognet provide on-site training throughout Shropshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire and West Midlands. Additionally, we regularly provide training further afield throughout England and Wales.
We would ask for at least four weeks lead time, however we have a very customer-focused philosophy and will try our utmost to meet more pressing needs.
For public course availability in Worcestershire and Shropshire please see our public course dates page or contact us directly.
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