Cardiac First Responder

/AED

Cardiac First Responder/AED Course Outline

Course Title:

Cardiac First Responder and AED Training

Course Duration:

Half-day (4 hours) or Full-day (8 hours)

Course Objective:

To provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to respond to cardiac emergencies effectively, including the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Target Audience:

Employees, managers, first responders, healthcare professionals, and any individuals interested in learning how to respond to cardiac emergencies.

Course Content:

1. Introduction to Cardiac Emergencies

  • Overview of Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attacks
    • Difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack
    • Importance of immediate response
  • Course Objectives and Overview
    • What participants will learn and achieve

2. Recognising Cardiac Emergencies

  • Signs and Symptoms of Cardiac Arrest
    • Identifying the key indicators of cardiac arrest
  • Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attacks
    • Recognising the early warning signs of a heart attack
  • Importance of Early Recognition
    • How early recognition can improve survival rates

3. Basic Life Support (BLS) Overview

  • Chain of Survival
    • Understanding the critical steps in the chain of survival
  • CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Basics
    • Hands-only CPR vs. conventional CPR
    • Steps to perform high-quality CPR

4. Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

  • Introduction to AEDs
    • What is an AED and how it works
    • Different types of AEDs
  • When and How to Use an AED
    • Indications for AED use
    • Step-by-step guide to using an AED
  • AED Safety Considerations
    • Ensuring the safety of the responder and the victim
    • Common precautions and troubleshooting

5. Practical Hands-On Training

  • CPR Practice
    • Performing chest compressions and rescue breaths
    • Using mannequins for realistic practice
  • AED Practice
    • Setting up and using an AED on a mannequin
    • Practicing the steps in a simulated environment
  • Combined CPR and AED Practice
    • Integrating CPR and AED use in practice scenarios

6. Managing Cardiac Emergencies

  • Team Response
    • Coordinating with other responders
    • Roles and responsibilities in a cardiac emergency
  • Post-Resuscitation Care
    • What to do after the victim is revived
    • Handing over to emergency medical services (EMS)

7. Legal and Ethical Considerations

  • Good Samaritan Laws
    • Understanding legal protections for responders
  • Consent and Refusal of Care
    • Ethical considerations when providing care
  • Documentation and Reporting
    • Properly documenting the incident and actions taken

8. Special Situations and Considerations

  • AED Use in Special Populations
    • Considerations for children, pregnant women, and individuals with medical devices
  • Cardiac Emergencies in Different Environments
    • Responding in various settings (workplace, public areas, home)

9. Review and Assessment

  • Knowledge Review
    • Recap of key points covered in the course
    • Group discussion and Q&A
  • Practical Skills Assessment
    • Demonstration of CPR and AED skills
    • Individual assessment to ensure competence

10. Certification

  • Certification Process
    • Requirements for course completion
    • Issuance of completion certificates

Course Materials:

  • Handouts and manuals on CPR and AED use
  • Access to relevant videos and online resources
  • Quick reference guides and checklists

Trainer:

  • Certified and experienced trainer in CPR and AED use

Training Methods:

  • Interactive presentations
  • Group discussions
  • Practical demonstrations and hands-on practice
  • Real-life scenarios and simulations