Automated Electrical Defibrilation Training

What is special about this course?

This half day course will enable participants to recognise the need for and to be able to perform basic resuscitation, understand how defibrillators can be used in a resuscitation situation and practice using a defibrillator.

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements but candidates should be physically fit for the course.

You will study:

  • Chain of survival
  • Heart attack/angina
  • Cardiac arrest
  • Basic anatomy of the heart
  • Electrical activity of the heart
  • Child and baby CPR
  • Ventricular fibrillation
  • Resuscitation with an Automatic External Defibrillator
  • Automatic External Defibrillator
  • Accessories for Automatic External Defibrillator
  • Post event stress
  • Adult, child and baby choking
  • Practical and theory assessment

How will I study my course?

  • Short course

How long will my course last?

3.5 Hour

Where can I study my course?

    • Thurso

    Please note, UHI North Highland will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.

Fees

For the latest information on fees please see our Tuition Fees information.

Funding

This half day course costs just £70 and payment must be received at the time of booking.  An ILA fund may be available, please contact our admissions department for more information on 01847 889250 or nhcinfo@uhi.ac.uk.

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I want to start in 2023/24

We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI North Highland. Please note, UHI North Highland will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study. UHI North Highland operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.