AED Only (short session)

Service Description

Individual Rate — £55 Group Booking — £396 (40% Saving) Our AED (Automated External Defibrillator) add-on session gives delegates focused, hands-on training in recognising a cardiac arrest and using an AED safely and effectively. Delivered by a qualified instructor with a Royal Navy EOD and diving background, this short, practical session is designed to complement existing first aid knowledge with confident, correct defibrillator use. What's covered: Recognising the signs of a cardiac arrest How an AED works and when to use one Safe attachment and operation of an AED, including pad placement Working alongside CPR during a resuscitation attempt Safety considerations: water, metal surfaces, pacemakers, and bystanders Basic AED maintenance and readiness checks Course format: Short session (typically 1–2 hours) Groups of up to 12 delegates Delivered at your own premises, or at a local venue we arrange on your behalf Available across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, and Dorset Best delivered as an add-on to an existing BLS, EFAW, or FAW course, or as a refresher for those already holding a first aid qualification Who it's for: This session suits organisations that already have first aid-trained staff but want to build or refresh confidence specifically around AED use — including workplaces that have recently installed a defibrillator on site, sports clubs, and community groups responsible for a public-access AED.