Automated External Defibrillation (AED) & CPR Training

The AED and CPR Training course is aimed at teaching participants the key skills and knowledge needed to react effectively in emergencies involving cardiac arrest and choking. This practical training focuses on the correct methods for performing CPR on adults, children, and babies, helping participants to confidently give life-saving chest compressions and rescue breaths.

Additionally, the course also teaches the safe and effective use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), an important tool for restarting the heart during sudden cardiac arrest.

Participants will learn to recognise the signs of heart emergencies, check the scene for safety, and follow clear steps to improve survival chances.

Through hands-on practice led by our expert trainers, the course focuses on making quick decisions and working as a team in stressful situations. This training is ideal for healthcare workers, workplace responders, and community members, and it meets national standards and guidelines set by relevant organisations.

On completion of the half-day AED and CPR Course, learners will receive a Level 2 Certificate approved by Skills for Care and CPD.

This course can only be booked for groups, ensuring that your team learns together and is fully prepared to respond in emergencies.

Course Information

Course Duration: 2- 3 hours
Course Level: Level 2
Certificate: 1-year certificate
Max Delegates: 7
Practical: Yes
Course Mode: Face-to-Face
Accredited: Yes (Skills for Care and CPDUK)
Bespoke: Yes

Course Content

1. Introduction to Emergency Situations

Common types of emergencies
Why it’s important to act fast

2. How to Help an Unconscious Person

How to check if someone is unconscious
Steps to take when someone is unconscious
Make sure the area is safe before helping

3. Practising CPR (Resuscitation)

Practice CPR on adults and children
How to do chest compressions and rescue breaths
Practice real-life situations to feel more confident

4. Recognising Heart Attacks and What to Do

How to see the signs of a heart attack
Why it is important to act quickly
When and how to call for help

5. Getting to Know the AED (Defibrillator)

How an AED works and when to use it
How to use the AED safely
Steps to follow in an emergency with an AED

6. Practising with the AED

Practice using the AED with real machines
A step-by-step guide to using the AED in an emergency
Practise using the AED in role-play

7. Course Summary and Review

Go over the skills you learned
Final chance to ask questions
Make sure you feel ready to help in an emergency

This course is designed for groups, so everyone can learn together and practise immediate life-saving skills as a team.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the AED and CPR course, you will:

Know how to help someone who is unconscious: Learn the right steps to take when someone is unconscious and how to check if they need help.
Know how to do CPR: Be able to do CPR properly, including chest pushes and rescue breaths, to help someone until help comes.
Spot the signs of a heart attack: Learn how to see if someone is having a heart attack and what to do right away.
Know how to use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator): Understand how to use an AED and when it’s needed in an emergency.
Practice life-saving skills: Take part in practice exercises to try out CPR and using an AED, like in real situations.
Feel more confident in emergencies: Be ready to help and know what to do quickly in an emergency to give someone the best chance of survival.

Who It's For

This AED and CPR course is for:

Schools and Teachers: Helping staff and students learn life-saving skills.
Workplaces: Employers and employees who want to be ready for emergencies.
Community Groups: Volunteers and members who support others in their communities.
Sports Teams: Coaches and team members who need to act quickly in an emergency.
Care Homes: Staff who care for residents and need to know how to respond in emergencies.

It’s for any group who wants to learn how to save lives and be prepared in case of a heart emergency.

Course Benefits

This course offers many benefits, giving you the knowledge and confidence to act quickly and correctly in emergencies.

These are some of the key benefits you’ll gain from the training:

Learn life-saving skills: Gain important knowledge and practical skills that could help save someone’s life in an emergency.
Hands-on practice: Get the chance to practice CPR and using an AED in real-life situations, helping you feel more confident.
Know what to do in an emergency: Learn the correct actions to take when someone is unconscious or having a heart attack, so you can act fast.
Boost your confidence: Feel ready and sure of yourself when responding to medical emergencies.
Team learning: Work together with others in your group to practise skills, making it easier to help in a real situation.
Improve safety at work or home: By learning these life-saving skills, you help keep your workplace, school, or home safer for everyone.
Expert guidance: Learn from trained professionals who will show you the best techniques and answer your questions.

By completing this Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training, you’ll be better equipped to handle emergencies and make a real difference in saving lives.