This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to learn how to give CPR to someone who is suffering from a cardiac arrest. This course includes a basic overview on how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

You are not required to hold a current first aid certificate to take this course.

On completing your course, successful candidates will be able to:

• Managing an incident.
• Priorities of first aid.
• CPR – infant, child and adult.
• AED overview.
• Recovery position.
• Disorders of circulation, including heart attack.

Assessment

You will be assessed throughout the course. Evidence of underpinning knowledge and practical skills competence will be required for certification.

Certificate duration: 3 years