CPR AND AED
Level 2 Qualification
Duration: 1 Day Course
Enables workplace and public staff to perform CPR and use an AED promptly and safely, improving survival chances after cardiac arrest.
PRACTICAL OUTCOMES
- Confident adult and paediatric CPR skills and safe AED operation
- Rapid assessment and effective management of unresponsive casualties and choking
- Safe infection control, scene assessment and post-incident reporting skills
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
– Responsibilities and reporting
– Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
– Assessment of the situation
– Paediatric defibrillation
– Defibrillation procedures
– Resuscitation (adult and child)
– Choking management
– Recognition and initial care for heart attacks
– AED safety and functions
– Infection control
CERTIFICATION & ASSESSMENT
– Practical assessment throughout the day and written assessment
– Level 2 Award in CPR and AED issued on successful completion
– Certificate valid for 3 years; annual refreshers recommended