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Health Care CPR & AED External Course

6th November 2015

This is an external CPR & AED update course suitable for those working in the Health Care sector. Candidates are provided with updates on first aid anddiscuss medical emergencies including Stroke, Heart attack, Cardiac Arrest, Anaphylaxis, choking. They also perform a number of practical skills including CPR, recovery position, the use of adrenaline auto-injectors and defibrillators. The sessions are flexible and cater to a clients needs in time and content.

The HSE Welcomes Defibrillator Awareness Training

31st March 2015

In-depth training in the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) is not currently part of either the Emergency First Aid at Work and First Aid at Work courses. However, HSE welcomes the presence of awareness training in these courses as it instils greater confidence in the use of AEDs. It is not compulsory for employers to purchase AEDs to comply with the Health and Safety (First-Aid) regulations 1981. However, if your needs assessment identifies an AED need then the HSE recommend your staff should be fully trained in its use. The Resuscitation Council UK guidance on AEDs is that this equipment is safe to use and can be readily used by untrained bystanders. AEDs are becoming more prevalent within the wider community. For example there [More…]