AED Training
AED training gives learners the confidence to act quickly when someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest. In an emergency, every second matters.
Course Length: 1/2 Day
Course Overview
Early CPR and early defibrillation can greatly improve a casualty’s chance of survival.
This course teaches learners how to assess an emergency, perform effective CPR, use an automated external defibrillator safely, follow AED voice prompts, and manage key safety considerations. It also helps reduce fear around using an AED by giving learners practical knowledge and hands-on experience.
Having trained AED users in the workplace can save lives, support emergency response arrangements, and help staff feel prepared to act calmly and effectively when it matters most.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider when responding to an emergency.
- Assess an emergency situation safely and identify immediate hazards.
- Carry out a primary survey using DRABC.
- Recognise when a casualty is unresponsive and not breathing normally.
- Perform effective CPR on an adult casualty.
- Place an unresponsive breathing casualty into the recovery position.
- Understand the importance of early CPR and early defibrillation in improving survival chances.
- Use an automated external defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively.
- Follow AED voice prompts and apply pads correctly.
- Understand AED safety precautions, including water, metal, oxygen, and bystander safety.
- Recognise and manage choking in a responsive and unresponsive casualty.
- Understand basic child and infant CPR principles.
- Understand when paediatric AED pads may be required.
- Communicate effectively with casualties, bystanders, and emergency services.
- Understand basic AED storage, checking, maintenance, and troubleshooting requirements.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn how to respond to a cardiac arrest and use an automated external defibrillator safely and confidently.FAQ's
No. This course is suitable for beginners and does not require previous first aid training.
Yes. Learners are expected to take part in practical activities, including CPR practice and placing a casualty into the recovery position. This means learners should be able to get down to the floor and back up again safely.
The FAA Level 2 Award in CPR and AED is valid for three years.
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At AM Training Specialists Ltd, we are committed to delivering high-quality, engaging, and practical training that equips learners with the knowledge and confidence to apply their skills in the workplace. Our experienced instructors bring real-world industry expertise to every course, ensuring training is relevant, interactive, and compliant with current legislation and best practice. Whether you are developing new skills or refreshing existing knowledge, our training is designed to help individuals and organisations improve safety, competence, and performance.
AED training helps learners act quickly and confidently during a cardiac arrest. Early CPR and early defibrillation can greatly improve a casualty’s chance of survival.
Yes. Learners will practise using a training AED and learn how to follow the voice prompts safely.
Interested in this course?
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