AED PAD
Description:
AED Public Access Defibrillation (AED-PAD) provides basic CPR training and orientation to an AED unit. AED-PAD teaches participants to recognize when a patient requires EMS, provides basic CPR skills and orientation to the operation of an automated external defibrillator in a public setting.
Prerequisites:
| None |
Instructional Time:
3-4 hours.
Taught and evaluated by a current Lifesaving Society AED Instructor.
Recognition:
Participants will be issued a proof of training card by the instructor upon completion.
Currency:
Annual retraining is recommended.
Evaluation and Other Items:
Knowledge - General
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of first aid and the Chain of Survival.
Assessment
- Demonstrate the ability to safely assess a rescue scene and a primary assessment on an unresponsive victim.
One Rescuer CPR – Adult & Child
- Demonstrate one rescuer adult & child cardiopulmonary resuscitation rescue on a manikin.
Knowledge - AED
- Demonstrate knowledge of when and how to safely use an Automated External Defibrillator.
AED Use & Operation – General
- Demonstrate how to operate an Automated External Defibrillator.
AED Use & Operation – Prompts
- Demonstrate ability to follow voice prompts and/or symbols of an Automated External Defibrillator.
One Rescuer AED – Adult & Child
- Demonstrate one rescuer adult and child automated external defibrillation rescue on a manikin.
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