Basic Life Support and Safe use of an AED

First Aid

Level 2

1/2 Day Course

Certificate valid for 1 year

Ofqual regulated

What is Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an AED?

Did you know that following a cardiac arrest, every minute without CPR & AED defibrillation reduces a casualty’s chance of survival by 10%? Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the UK’s biggest killers. Yet, statistics show that most of the British public are unaware of the life-saving difference they can make by performing CPR and defibrillation.

The Basic Life Support Course covers CPR and AED use. It gives you the confidence to save a life. We will dispel the myths around CPR and using AEDs in public or at work.

What will I learn?

Chain of survival
Assessing an incident
Casualty assessment
Managing an unconscious patient
Recovery position
CPR
AED Safety considerations
Using an AED
AED & CPR
Using an AED on a child
Procedures for when emergency services arrive

What is included in the price?

The price includes; Registration and Certification, refreshments throughout the course, a full colour course manual to keep and use of all equipment on the course.

We can also supply First Aid Equipment which you will use in our shop. This can be found by clicking into the shop.

You can find out more about our AED units from the supplier at Aero HealthCare UK

Book a Course Today

To book your course, just give us a call on 01726 932293 or email admin@cornwalltraining.com and talk to one of our dedicated team. You can even book and pay online using our online booking system.

Upcoming Course Dates:

Why Choose Cornwall Training?

At Cornwall Training, we pride ourselves on the quality and standards of the training we deliver. As a Nationally Approved Accredited Training Centre, we are committed to providing the very best course experience, from initial contact to renewal. Our high standards are brought to you by our tutors, who are fully qualified experts from professional backgrounds including Ambulance Service, HM Coastguard, Fire Service, and the RNLI.

Location

Our professional training centre is located in St Austell and has excellent access to the A30 and A38. Where accommodation is required, you can find a Premier Inn just two minutes from the centre. That way, you can conveniently complete all required training in one trip.