Learn skills in CPR and AED, covering chest compressions, rescue breathing, defibrillator use, and emergency response. This CPR and AED training course covers essential life-saving techniques. It includes CPR basics, recognizing emergencies, the "Chain of Survival," differences between cardiac arrest and heart attack, and safe CPR methods. It explains the importance, usage, and types of AEDs, integrating AEDs with CPR, and special considerations for extreme conditions. The course aims to equip individuals with skills to effectively respond in cardiac emergencies.
| Course Category | Healthcare, Health Care |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 3-4 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Define the basic concepts and importance of CPR and AED in emergency situations • Identify different types of heart rhythms and the appropriate AED response • Explain the steps involved in applying CPR and AED techniques effectively • Distinguish between various AED devices and their specific uses • Describe the procedure for combining CPR with AED for enhanced life-saving efficiency • Evaluate situations requiring AED use, including special conditions like water or metal presence • Apply the concepts of the "Chain of Survival" in practical emergency scenarios • Assess and manage CPR complications, such as broken ribs or vomiting, during resuscitation • Outline the protocol for stopping CPR and transitioning to advanced medical care • Summarize the correct placement and usage of AED pads on different individuals |
| Course Code | 6618 |
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