Automated External Defibrillator

  • Recognition of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) or Heart Emergency & Definition of Defibrillation
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Overview
  • Legal and Moral Issues / Good Samaritan Laws / Government Approvals
  • AED Purpose & Placement Guidance
  • Scene Safety, Initial Assessment & Emergency Notification Plan
  • Moving a Victim
  • The Compressions, Airway & Breathing (C-A-B) needed for CPR response
  • When to Retrieve & When to Turn on AED
  • Preparing the Victim & AED Operation
  • Special AED Pad / Electrode Situations (hairy chest, medicine patch, wet chest, pediatric pad placement, internal pacemaker & pad placement training)
  • Pads Placement - Adult, Child, Infant
  • Semi-automatic vs. Automatic (shock button) AED models Overview
  • Defibrillation & Stand Clear Procedures
  • CPR procedures Integrated with AED Operation
  • EMS Arrival Summary & AED Data Storage Retrieval
  • AED Post-event Review Documentation & AED Follow Up Care
  • Bloodborne Pathogens / BBP Protection & Cleanup
  • AED Cleanup , AED Ongoing Maintenance & Care
  • AED Storage & Signage
  • AED Policy & Training Drills / Refresher Checklist Forms
  • Comprehensive Written Skills Examination
Curriculum