Course Duration: 15+ minutes
This AED Defibrillator Training course explains how to use an automatic external defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively. Assured by RoSPA and certified by CPD, users will be equipped to use an AED effectively in a cardiac emergency.
The course covers when and how to use an automatic external defibrillator, with guidance on each step of setting up and using the device. It also explains how to use an AED alongside CPR to maximise a cardiac victim’s chance of survival.
| Course Duration | 15+ minutes |
|---|---|
| Approval body | RoSPA, CPD |
| Format | Fully online training |
| Assessment | Multiple choice |
| Certification | Same-day digital certificate |
| Certificate Valid For | 3 years |
This course contains the following sections:
Teaches what an AED is and how it can help save lives in an emergency.
Prepares trainees to respond confidently and effectively in the event of a cardiac emergency.
Provides comprehensive guidance on using an AED alongside CPR techniques.
The course certificate includes:
A RoSPA-assured and CPD-certified AED training certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.
Users must complete an assessment before earning their certification.
The end-of-course test is:
A score of 80% is required to pass.
Every year, around 30,000 people suffer from sudden out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the UK. The survival rate for these incidents is less than 1 in 10.
When cardiac arrests happen, AEDs – combined with CPR – give the victim the best chance of survival.
AED training provides individuals with medically proven knowledge that can be the difference between life and death when faced with a cardiac arrest.
This online AED course shows you how to spot the signs of cardiac arrest and use a defibrillator correctly in combination with CPR to help the victim. Knowing how to set up and operate an AED prepares you to act decisively in the critical minutes following a cardiac emergency. And with AED devices now mandatory in all state-funded schools in the UK, training on defibrillator use should be considered essential for workers in education.
Employers must ensure a safe working environment for their employees and other visitors to their premises. As part of this responsibility, employers must assess the risks of their workplace and implement necessary control measures to prevent or mitigate harm. Specific control measures can include:
Our AED Defibrillator Training course equips users with an essential understanding of AEDs and how they can save lives in an emergency.
This awareness-level course will help prepare anyone to respond confidently in a cardiac emergency. Trainees learn the fundamentals of AEDs, including their purpose and operation, and how to use them effectively in emergencies.
AED stands for “automated external defibrillator.” It’s a portable device used to treat sudden cardiac arrest by sending an electric pulse or shock to the heart in an attempt to restore a normal heartbeat.
This automated external defibrillator training course covers essential knowledge and skills related to AEDs and their use in an emergency, including the following topics:
This awareness-level defibrillator training course covers essential AED knowledge and can be completed in around 15 minutes.
Your training certificate will be valid for three years from the issue date. It’s recommended that any health and safety course is repeated periodically to ensure that knowledge stays relevant.
CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) involves manual chest compressions and rescue breaths to maintain blood flow and oxygenation when the heart stops beating. An AED is used to administer an electric shock to normalise the heart’s rhythm.
During a cardiac arrest, combining CPR with the use of an AED significantly increases the likelihood of survival.
While AEDs are designed to be user-friendly and provide guided instructions, training can improve effectiveness and safety. People who have been trained to use an AED can react faster and make better decisions during an actual emergency.
This course is priced at £25 +VAT for a single trainee. Discounted prices are available if you’re looking to make a volume purchase – speak to one of our sales team to learn more.
All Human Focus courses are accredited or approved by an independent health and safety body to guarantee quality and accuracy. This course is assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and certified by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service.
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