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Q: How much does it cost?
A: Program costs are determined by individual instructors, and they vary.
Q: What is an AED and why would I want to learn about
it?
A: Automated External Defibrillators, or AEDs, are crucial to the chain of
survival, because they can provide for early defibrillation if a victim’s
heart stops beating. Without an AED available, a responder can only help keep
oxygenated blood flowing at a minimal level through CPR until EMS personnel
arrive to defibrillate the patient. AEDs are easy-to-use, portable machines
that automatically deliver a shock to the patient without a heartbeat, and
when in the hands of a knowledgeable responder, it means in many cases the
heart can be defibrillated before EMS arrives, enhancing the chance of revival.
Because early defibrillation is so important, many businesses, government agencies
and public places are making AEDs readily available for properly trained personnel.
Q: What is the recommended AED training component?
A: Because early defibrillation is so important to the chain of survival, AEDs
are becoming more common. The recommended AED component gives participants
practical experience in AED use. Your instructor will decide if this training
will be included in your course.
Q: How long is the course?
A: It varies depending on how your course is conducted. For example, if your
course incorporates independent study, it might be as short as three to four
hours for both Primary and Secondary Care courses. If your course does not
incorporate independent study, it could take from five to eight hours. Since
the course is performance-based other factors, such as the number of participants,
whether recommended skills are included, the number of mannequins available
and how quickly participants master the skills practice sessions, will also
determine course length.
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