Basic Life Support and AED
This course gives you all the information you need in order to effectively use an AED and provide basic life support.
What is an AED?
AED accessories kit
AED further help
How does the heart work?
Heart attacks and sudden cardiac arrest
AED in the workplaces
The chain of survival
Infection
Barrier devices
Scene survey
Primary survey
Danger
Response
Airway
Breathing
CPR/Circulation
Defibrillation
Secondary Survey
Casualty communication
Chest compressions
Rescue breaths
Compression only CPR
Using an AED
AED use on children
After you have used an AED
The recovery position
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
The recovery position with AED pads attached
Handover and reporting procedures
Basic maintenance
Electrode pads
Electrode pads - children
AED troubleshooting
Basic safety considerations
Safety considerations when you use a fully automated AED
End of course assessment
End of course assessment
And finally