CPR & AED Awareness
Practical Lifesaving Skills for Everyone
Course Overview
This session provides practical awareness of adult CPR and the safe use of an AED. Learners are guided through recognising cardiac arrest, calling for emergency assistance, performing effective chest compressions and following the prompts of an AED.
The session is suitable for workplaces, community groups, sports clubs, voluntary organisations and members of the public. No previous first aid knowledge or experience is required.
Course Aim
The aim of this session is to give participants the knowledge, practical experience and confidence to recognise cardiac arrest, call for help, begin CPR and use an AED while awaiting the arrival of the emergency services.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will learn how to:
- Recognise an unresponsive casualty
- Check for normal breathing
- Recognise cardiac arrest
- Call 999 and summon appropriate help
- Perform effective adult CPR
- Understand why early CPR is so important
- Recognise an AED and understand what it does
- Use an AED safely by following its prompts
- Continue CPR effectively while an AED is being prepared and used
Who Should Attend?
This session is suitable for anyone who wants the confidence to respond to a cardiac arrest, including members of the public, employees, volunteers, sports clubs, community groups and other organisations.
No previous first aid knowledge or experience is required.
Duration
2 Hours
The session is practical and participation-focused, providing plenty of opportunity to practise CPR and become familiar with using an AED.
Certification
Participants who complete the session will receive a P3 First Aid Training Certificate of Attendance confirming participation in CPR & AED Awareness training.
Course Content
- Recognising an unresponsive casualty
- Checking for normal breathing
- Recognising cardiac arrest
- Calling 999 and getting help
- Adult CPR and effective chest compressions
- Understanding rescue breaths and compression-only CPR
- What an AED is and when it should be used
- Safe and effective AED use
- Combining CPR with AED use
- Practical CPR and AED scenarios
- Questions and consolidation
Availability
CPR & AED Awareness sessions can be delivered for workplaces, community organisations, sports clubs, voluntary groups and other organisations at a suitable venue. Sessions can also be adapted to reflect the needs of a particular group. Please contact P3 First Aid Training to discuss numbers, venue and delivery requirements.
Suggested Progression
Participants wishing to develop their first aid skills further can progress to Basic Life Support (BLS) & AED training or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW). Regular opportunities to practise CPR and AED skills are also encouraged to help maintain confidence.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the CPR & AED Awareness Session?
The standard session is approximately 2 hours and is designed to be practical and participation-focused.
Who is this course suitable for?
The session is suitable for members of the public, workplaces, community groups, sports clubs, voluntary organisations and anyone who wants greater confidence responding to a cardiac arrest.
Do I need any previous first aid experience?
No. The session is designed to be accessible to complete beginners and no previous first aid knowledge or experience is required.
What will I learn?
You will learn how to recognise cardiac arrest, call for emergency assistance, perform effective adult CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely.
Will I actually get to practise CPR and using an AED?
Yes. Practical participation is a key part of the session. Participants will have the opportunity to practise CPR and become familiar with using AED training equipment.
Can this session be delivered for our workplace, club or community group?
Yes. P3 First Aid Training can deliver CPR & AED Awareness sessions for workplaces, sports clubs, community organisations, voluntary groups and other organisations at suitable venues.
Is this a first aid qualification?
No. CPR & AED Awareness is a practical awareness session and is not a regulated or accredited first aid qualification. Participants who complete the session receive a P3 First Aid Training Certificate of Attendance.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants who complete the session will receive a P3 First Aid Training Certificate of Attendance confirming participation in CPR & AED Awareness training.