CPR & AED for Groups
Practical Lifesaving Training for Your Team or Organisation
Course Overview
CPR & AED for Groups provides practical training for organisations wanting to develop lifesaving skills across a team, membership or community. Participants learn how to recognise cardiac arrest, call for emergency assistance, perform effective adult CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Sessions can be delivered for workplaces, sports clubs, community groups, voluntary organisations and other groups, with delivery adapted where appropriate to reflect the setting and the people attending.
Course Aim
The aim of this session is to give groups the practical skills and collective confidence to respond effectively to a cardiac arrest, including summoning emergency assistance, starting CPR quickly and using an AED safely while awaiting 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 training is designed for organised groups wishing to develop CPR and AED confidence across their team or membership. It is suitable for workplaces, sports clubs, community organisations, voluntary groups and other organisations.
No previous first aid knowledge or experience is required.
Duration
2 Hours
The standard session is approximately 2 hours and is delivered with a strong practical focus. Delivery can be adapted to suit the size and requirements of the group while maintaining the core CPR and AED learning outcomes.
Certification
Participants who complete the session will receive a P3 First Aid Training Certificate of Attendance confirming participation in CPR & AED for Groups 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
- Building confidence to respond as a group
- Questions and consolidation
Availability
CPR & AED for Groups can be delivered at your workplace, club, community venue or other suitable location. Sessions can be arranged for businesses, sports clubs, community organisations, voluntary groups and other organisations, with delivery tailored where appropriate to the needs of the group.
Please contact P3 First Aid Training to discuss group size, venue arrangements and your training requirements.
Suggested Progression
Groups wishing to develop their first aid capability further can progress to Basic Life Support (BLS) & AED training or workplace first aid courses such as Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW). Regular opportunities to practise CPR and AED skills are encouraged to help maintain confidence.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the CPR & AED for Groups session?
The standard session is approximately 2 hours. Delivery can be adapted to suit the size and requirements of the group while maintaining the core practical CPR and AED content.
Who is this training suitable for?
The session is suitable for workplaces, sports clubs, community organisations, voluntary groups and other organisations wanting to develop CPR and AED confidence across their team or membership.
Do participants 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 participants learn?
Participants will learn how to recognise cardiac arrest, call for emergency assistance, perform effective adult CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely.
Will everyone get to practise CPR and using an AED?
Yes. Practical participation is a key part of the session, with participants given opportunities to practise CPR and become familiar with using AED training equipment.
Can you deliver the training at our own venue?
Yes. P3 First Aid Training can deliver the session at workplaces, sports clubs, community venues and other suitable locations. Contact us to discuss your group size and venue arrangements.
Is this a first aid qualification?
No. CPR & AED for Groups is a practical awareness training session and is not a regulated or accredited first aid qualification. Groups requiring a recognised first aid qualification can discuss suitable options with P3 First Aid Training.
Will participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants who complete the session will receive a P3 First Aid Training Certificate of Attendance confirming participation in CPR & AED for Groups training.