Emergency Life Support and the Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator

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Emergency Life Support and the Safe use of an

Automated External Defibrillator

An ITOL Nationally accredited interactive self instructed training programme

This course combines an interactive self-instructed training resource and practical activities. The course aims to ensure that anyone may carry out an assessment of an unconscious patient, help stop severe bleeding, start basic life support and safely use an automated external defibrillator (AED).

This course is designed to enable all employees to take immediate action in a life-threatening emergency or when someone has suffered a cardiac arrest.

As cardiac disease is a major cause of death in the UK, we are promoting the implementation of automated external defibrillator (AEDs) in the workplace so any employee may start basic life support and use the AED. The early use of defibrillation and good BLS helps to save lives. The course also covers other life-threatening situations like severe bleeding and airway obstructions.

The aim is to provide a comprehensive but cost effective training programme for the complete workforce that enables them to undertake the techniques required to help save a life.

The course requires individuals to take part and practise using the resuscitation equipment, and the training AED provided.

The course may be used as initial training as a refresher or as part of an induction programme.

Course objectives

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

Recognise and carryout the treatment for severe bleeding
Treat a patient for shock
Be aware of the treatment for choking
Carry out basic airway manoeuvres
Carry out an initial assessment of an unconscious patient
Identify the appropriate help required
Place the patient into the recovery position
Identify when to carry out basic life support
Explain how to carry out basic life support
Practise basic life support skills on adults and children
Safely use an automated external defibrillator (AED)
Carry out peer assessment training to enable assessment and feedback to others
Carry out AED scenario training

What's included:

Interactive teaching guide covering all aspects of the training on your desktop (licenced for up to 4 PCs)

Training AED with remote control

Manikin with chest compression feedback

Training pocket mask

Manikin wipes

Practical BLS and AED assessment guide

CPD certificate

Course assessment:

Your progress is informally assessed during the course in the form of progress quizzes. This enables the delegate to check their understanding during the course. There is a knowledge assessment from a randomised bank of questions to ensure practical skills are supported with under pinning knowledge.

There is a formative assessment of skills at the end of the course. This is achieved by a process of peer assessment. Peer assessment training is also provided to enable this process to take a self-contained approach. The peer assessor training involves randomised scenarios and the delegates has to score these against a specific set of standards.

Cost: £999 +VAT

One off set up fee which includes training and equipment for up to

30 delegates for 2 years.

Above 30 delegates £10.00 + VAT per person for up to 100 delegates.

Training for subsequent years currently £10 + VAT per delegate.

For training over 100 delegates please contact us for prices.

Equivalent to £16.65 per person per year

for maximum numbers.

(licenced to 4 PCs for 2 years. Licenced per address)

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Equipment may vary from above.

Take the course as many

times as you like ,

when you like.

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A few Questions and Answers

Q. Is this training accredited ?.

A. Yes this training is accredited through the Institute of Training and Occupational Learning, and meets the requirements for CPD .

Q. Why is this better than face to face training ?.

A. The traditional method of face to face training limits you to a 2-3 hour session once a year. Compared to this method of learning where you have access to the interactive program and equipment for 365 days a year. The cost is significantly cheaper as you are not paying for a trainer each year. You don't have to arrange for everyone to be in the same place at the same time for the training, and you don't have to close the practice.

Q. How many times can I take the course ?.

A. You can take the course as many times as you wish within the licenced period.

Q. Can I try the course before I purchase it ?.

A. Yes, you can request a 7 day free software trial by post of as a download. The evaluation edition does not include any of the assessment material or equipment. It does however include a free desktop guide with our compliments.

Q. Do I get a certificate?.

A. Yes. When you have completed all the activities and assessments you can print a CPD certificate of course completion. You will also receive an electronic certificate to accompany your printed certificate. To prevent fraud you must produce both certificates for audit purposes.

There is also an option to pay for a Internationally / Nationally Accredited ITOL Certificate. The fee for this is £20 + VAT paid to ITOL. Application for this is made by verification of your completed course work.

Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions regarding the course. Tel 01935 706632