Basic Life Support and Safe Use of AED (Defibrillator)

Delegates

The CPR and defibrillator course is designed for the general public and covers basic first aid skills for adults as well as first aid in the workplace.

This practical course will enable you to use the AED competently and with confidence.

Certificate

This qualification is valid for 3 years from the date of achievement. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further 3 years. It is recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.
Course duration

4 hours.

Overview
• Responsibilities and Reporting
• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
• Resuscitation
• Defibrillation procedures
• Assessment of the situation
• Infection control
• AED functions
• Safety measures

Assessment and Marking

The course instructor is responsible for determining whether delegates pass or fail based on practical and oral assessment throughout the course, i.e. by observation and oral questioning, as well as the completion of a question paper at the end of the course.
The instructor will only award a pass if they believe that delegates have displayed the requisite understanding and competencies at the end of each session throughout the course and successfully completed the question paper.

Training

MBO Safety Services Limited has a strong team of specialist trainers who develop and deliver bespoke courses, all tailored to your business’s health and safety requirements.
Our courses can be held at our training facility, or at a location of your choice.

Multiple UK Locations

Each of our training venues have been carefully selected to ensure that delegates are provided with a comfortable learning environment. All rooms have natural lighting, air conditioning and provide quality food and refreshments.