AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION (excluding CPR) 

Description

The course in Automated External Defibrillation is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to provide automated external defibrillation until the arrival of medical assistance.

Content Overview

• Assessment of the situation and recognition of a casualty who is unconscious, non-breathing with no other signs of circulation
• Provision of cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required
• Operation of the automated external defibrillator
• Assessment and obtaining emergency services or medical assistance
• Communication of the details of the incident

Course Duration

2 hours

Entry requirements

Participants must be able to demonstrate current competence in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTCPR201A) to receive an accredited Statement of Attainment, otherwise a Statement of Participation will be issued.

Trainer/Assessors

PREMIUMHEALTH provides trainers who are registered nurses or ambulance officers that have at least Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training.

Assessment

Students’ performance in relation to the course’s competency elements is assessed.

Award

A Statement of Attainment will be issued on successful completion of this course and is current for 12 months.

Course/Unit/Program Title and Code

21658VIC Course in Automated External Defibrillation.  This course provides Nationally Recognised Training within the Australian Qualifications Framework.

For information on nationally recognised training, please visit www.ntis.gov.au

Venue

• At your venues in most Australian locations – for which a set course fee or group minimum applies

Course Fee

Onsite $960 for groups of up to 12 people and $80 per person thereafter up to a maximum of 20 participants per group

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