Over 150,000 people die from cardiac arrests in the UK each year. The majority might be saved if only their heart could be defibrillated (shocked back into rhythm) within five minutes. An Automated External Defibrillator - with a trained operator - at the site of a sudden cardiac arrest can raise the chance of survival from 5% to 80%

Who should attend

No previous First Aid knowledge is necessary although this would be an advantage. This course is suitable for anyone interested in furthering their emergency aid skills, or who takes part in an organised First Aid Scheme. For health care workers this course serves as a basic module