Course Overview
Course Name
QNUK Level 3 Award Responding to Incidents with an AED (RQF)
Course Description
Greatly improve the chances of survival from 6% to 74%. Designed to empower confidence in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), this course educates on the importance of prompt action in a life-threatening situation and the effective administration of combining cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with defibrillation. Training is highly recommended for places where a defibrillator is accessible.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
Healthcare professionals or first aiders in high-risk workplaces, such as construction, healthcare, or sports centres.
Where available individuals may be required to use an AED in an emergency situation when necessary.
Those interested in acquiring skills in responding to cardiac emergencies.
No prior first aid knowledge is necessary, learners should be a minimum of 16 years to undertake this qualification
Course Syllabus
Unit 1 – Maintaining and using an Automated External Defibrillator
During this course, you will cover the following:
The Role of the Responder: Understanding your role when responding to an emergency and managing the scene effectively.
Using an AED: Step-by-step instructions on how to use an Automated External Defibrillator, including safety precautions and recognising when it’s necessary.
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation): Learn the correct technique for performing CPR, combined with AED use to increase the casualty’s chances of survival.
Unresponsive Casualty Management: Techniques to manage an unresponsive casualty safely, including placing them in the recovery position and monitoring their condition.
Choking Management: How to respond if someone is choking, including the appropriate first aid for both adults and children.
This course offers practical hands-on experience to ensure participants are well-prepared to handle real-life emergencies.
Assessment Method
Participants will be assessed through:
Practical Assessment
You’ll demonstrate your ability to perform CPR, safely use an AED, and manage an unresponsive casualty.
Theory Assessment
A multiple-choice question paper will be used to test your understanding of key assessment criteria..
Multiple-choice question paper
Each candidate is assessed by completing a multiple-choice question paper.
Pass mark: 70%
Duration: 20 mins
Why Choose In-House AED Training?
By opting for in-house training, your team receives instruction tailored to your workplace environment. This approach ensures that the AED and emergency response skills learned are directly relevant to your specific setting. Training can be scheduled at a time that minimises disruption to your operations.
What's Included
Expert instructions
Comprehensive manual
Qualification fees
Necessary equipment
One-year certification
Reminder service
Speedy response to your questions or queries
Example Questions
1. At what point should an ambulance be called for a casualty who is having a seizure?
A. Immediately in all cases
B. If the seizure lasts longer than normal
C. Only if the casualty has never had a seizure before
D. Only if the casualty is a child
2. Which of the following items should NOT be found in a First Aid kit?
A. Dressings
B. Ice pack
C. Safety pins
D. Paracetamol
Pricing
Duration: 3 hours
In-house Pricing
£549.00 up to 12 learners (ex.vat)
£525.00 up to 6 learners (ex.vat)
