(Nationally Recognised in Australia PUAOPE010A)

Heart attack is a very common cause of death. A severe heart attack often results in cardiac arrest. In this case, the heart usually beats very erratically and cannot generate circulation of blood to the body. If a normal heartbeat is not restored within a few minutes, the victim will die.

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are designed to diagnose and, when appropriate, to deliver an electric shock to try to restore a normal heart rhythm. They can be used by people with minimal training.

The pre-requisite is a CPR certification. If this is required, it can also be done as an additional module prior to the AED course.

This course includes: 4 hours of theory lecture and skills training, registration, certification with lamination, use of training aids and consumables (Laerdal AED trainer and manikin, gloves...), and personal DAN student handbook.