Basic Life Support (BLS) Safe Use of an AED

The Basic Life Support (BLS) Safe Use of an AED course is a practical, hands-on training programme designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to safely use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in cases of sudden cardiac arrest. Combining Basic Life Support (BLS) techniques with AED training, this course ensures learners can provide timely and effective intervention until professional medical help arrives.

This course is suitable for workplace first aiders, healthcare professionals, community volunteers, and anyone who wants to gain confidence in responding to life-threatening cardiac emergencies.

What You’ll Learn

• Understanding sudden cardiac arrest and the role of an AED

• Safe and correct use of an AED in adults and children

• Performing Basic Life Support (BLS), including CPR and chest compressions

• Assessing and managing a collapsed casualty

• Integrating AED use with emergency response procedures

• Legal and safety considerations when using an AED

Course Duration

Typically delivered in half a day (3–4 hours), combining classroom theory with hands-on AED practice.

Certification

Participants receive a BLS Safe Use of an AED certificate, valid for 2–3 years, demonstrating competency in AED use alongside basic life support skills.

Who Should Attend

• Workplace first aiders

• Healthcare professionals and support staff

• Teachers, coaches, and community leaders

• Anyone wishing to gain confidence in using an AED

Why Choose This Course

• Practical, hands-on training with real AED devices

• Builds confidence to act in life-threatening situations

• Meets workplace first aid and BLS requirements

• Provides essential life-saving skills for both adults and children

Learn to respond quickly and effectively when every second counts.

Book your BLS Safe Use of an AED course today and be ready to save lives in emergencies.