AED Responder
AED Responder (AED-R) builds on the skills learned in CPR and first aid courses. AED Responder provides knowledge of how the heart works and what goes wrong when defibrillation is required. Participants learn when and how to operate an automated external defibrillator.
| Any Current First Aid or CPR Certification. |
4-5 hours.
Taught by a current Lifesaving Society AED Instructor.
Successful candidates will be issued a temporary certification card on the last day of the course. A permanent certification card will be mailed within 60 days. Please contact us if the temporary card has expired and the permanent card has not been received.
The AED Responder certification is valid for 1 year. Candidates can recertify at any time.
AED Knowledge
- Demonstrate knowledge of when to use an Automated External Defibrillator.
- Demonstrate knowledge of when to use an Automated External Defibrillator under special circumstances.
AED Use & Operation
- Demonstrate how to operate an Automated External Defibrillator.
- Demonstrate ability to follow voice prompts and/or symbols of an Automated External Defibrillator.
- Demonstrate ability to identify and deal with “trouble” voice prompts and/or symbols of an Automated External Defibrillator.
One Rescuer AED
- Demonstrate one rescuer adult/child automated external defibrillation rescue on a manikin.
Two Rescuer AED
- Demonstrate two rescuer adult/child automated external defibrillation rescue on a manikin.
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Demonstrate knowledge of how to maintain the AED and the reporting procedures for an AED.
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