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Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, vascular disease and stroke, is a major cause of death in developed countries.

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 cardiac arrest and, when appropriate, to deliver an electric shock to try to restore a normal heart rhythm.

Hence, this AED Provider program is designed to provide step-by-step training to participants on the use of AEDs, along with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), in the event of cardiac arrest.

Participants will receive a Statement of Attainment indicating that they have been trained to provide care with AEDs in the events of cardiac arrest.

Course Structure

Through a combination of knowledge development, skill development and scenario practice, topics to be covered in the AED Provider program include:-
- Cardiovascular disease, heart attack and cardiac arrest
- Resuscitation review
- Defibrillation
- Legal considerations

Course Materials

DAN AED Training Handbook

Course Duration

1/2 day program (approximately 4 hours)

Prerequisites

- No certification or licensure prerequisites
- No minimum age limit

Course Advancement

This course complements the AED training component in the Emergency First Response Course as well as the PADI Rescue Diver Course.