Qualification code
AEDW
AED & Defibrillator Training
AED Workshop
A practical one-hour AED workshop introducing cardiac arrest, CPR and defibrillator use, with hands-on practice for small groups of up to 8 people. Up to 6 sessions can be delivered in one day.
Family-run since 2005
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Course design, delivery & certification
UK-wide workplace delivery
In-house training across the UK
Regulated, recognised & bespoke
Qualifications, programmes & GST courses
- Certification
- Good Skills Training
- Maximum learners
- Up to 8 per tutor
About the training
Course Overview
Our AED Workshop is a practical one-hour session that introduces learners to cardiac arrest, CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
The workshop is ideal for organisations that want more of their people to know what to do if somebody suffers a cardiac arrest, without putting everyone through a longer or formally assessed course.
Each workshop is limited to 8 learners, giving everyone the opportunity to get involved and practise rather than simply watch a demonstration. For larger organisations, we can deliver up to 6 workshops in one day, allowing up to 48 people to take part across the day.
Learners practise CPR using training manikins and get hands-on experience using an AED training unit. We cover recognising cardiac arrest, calling 999, starting CPR and using an AED as quickly as possible.
We also tackle some of the common concerns that can make people hesitate in an emergency, including removing clothing, applying the pads, using an AED safely and what to do if the AED says that a shock isn't required.
AEDs are designed to guide the person using them through the process. The aim of the workshop is simple: give more people the opportunity to practise CPR and AED use before they ever need to do it for real.
Who should attend?
Who is this course for?
- Workplaces that want more employees to understand CPR and AED use.
- Organisations that have installed an AED and want staff to know what to do in an emergency.
- Organisations that need to train larger numbers of employees with minimal disruption to the working day.
- Employees who are not designated workplace first aiders.
- Schools and education settings.
- Sports, leisure and fitness organisations.
- Community groups and voluntary organisations.
- Teams looking for a short, practical introduction to CPR and AED use.
Course content
What will you learn?
- Recognising cardiac arrest and summoning help
- High-quality adult CPR
- How an AED works
- Pad placement and following voice prompts
- Safety checks during analysis and shock delivery
- Special considerations and troubleshooting
- Post-resuscitation care and handover
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The details
Course Information
The practical details you may need before arranging or booking this course.
Maximum learners
Maximum learner-to-tutor ratio: 8:1 per workshop.
We deliberately keep each workshop to a maximum of 8 learners so that everyone has the opportunity to practise CPR and use an AED training unit during the one-hour session.
For larger organisations, we can deliver up to 6 separate workshops in one day, providing training for up to 48 people while maintaining the same small-group format.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for attending the AED Workshop and learners do not need to be qualified first aiders.
The workshop is designed to be accessible to people with little or no previous first aid or AED experience.
Learners are encouraged to take part in practical CPR and AED activities. Practical CPR normally involves working at floor level, so learners should tell us about any disability, medical condition or additional support requirement where appropriate adjustments may be needed.
Course duration
Each AED Workshop lasts approximately 1 hour and is delivered face-to-face to a maximum of 8 learners.
For organisations with larger numbers of staff, we normally deliver the workshops as a full-day programme of up to 6 separate one-hour sessions. This means up to 48 people can receive practical CPR and AED training during one day, while keeping individual groups small and interactive.
Sessions can be scheduled across the working day to help minimise disruption and allow different teams, shifts or departments to attend at suitable times.
Assessment
There is no formal assessment as part of the AED Workshop.
Learners are encouraged to take an active part in the practical activities, ask questions and practise CPR and AED use with guidance and feedback from the trainer.
Certification
This is a non-assessed awareness workshop and no certificate is issued.
The focus is on giving learners practical experience of CPR and AED use rather than completing a formal qualification or assessment.
Requalification
There is no fixed expiry for this GST course unless stated in the booking confirmation. Employers should schedule refresher training when procedures, risks or guidance change, or where practice shows it is needed.
Customer feedback
What learners say about this training
Feedback from people who have experienced this training with Good Skills Training.
I have no formal first aid training and this course certainly opened my eyes to the bigger picture in life, the course was informative and presented with great emphasis on acting quickly to the situation, I certainly would not hesitate to carry…
"Good to get real life situations and experience The teacher was excellent, so informative and I have learnt so much. Helen was so knowledgable and approachable, she kept me interested throughout the whole training. Brilliant Tutor! I enjoyed the course and have…
The trainer delivered the whole session in a great way, he was approachable, humorous to break up what could be quite a heavy subject, and answered all of our questions in a kind way...of which there were many the poor chap!
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