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Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

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Key Facts

Qualification Aim
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements

Start Date
30th Sept 2010; 4th November 2010; 3rd February 2011; 10th March 2011; 12th May 2011; 9th June 2011.

Course Overview

This course is suitable for anyone interested in furthering their emergency aid skills,or who takes part in an organised First Aid Scheme.

Course Structure

This course covers how and when to use an automated external defibrillator. AEDs are located in many public places e.g. shopping centres, railway stations and swimming pools. Knowing how to use one could save someone’s life. The course features extensive practical training including CPR, recovery position, heart attacks etc., recognising the various types of AED and operating them. There is a practical final assessment.

Qualification Aims

A certificate of competence will be awarded.

Assessments/Examinations

The course involves continual assessment with a final practical and multiple-choice examination.

Cost / Equipment

Tuition fee: £70. No concessions (this is a guide price only and is subject to change).

Entry Requirements

No previous First Aid knowledge is necessary. This course is suitable for anyone interested in furthering emergency aid skills, or who takes part in a organised First Aid Scheme.

Start Date

30th Sept 2010; 4th November 2010; 3rd February 2011; 10th March 2011; 12th May 2011; 9th June 2011. 

Other dates may be available for group bookings (minimum 8 maximum of 12) on request. These could be delivered in the work place or college.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for any of our courses, please complete and return an application form.

If you have any problems completing the form or have any questions regarding the application process, please contact our Student Admissions team on 01843 605049, or email student_admissions@thanet.ac.uk.