SAED (Defibrillation) Certificate

Pre-requisites

·         Be a minimum of 18 years of age on the date of examination.

·         Hold a current Advanced Resuscitation Certificate and First Aid Certificate

·         Silver Medallion (Life Support) is strongly recommended

Learning Outcomes

Perform effective resuscitation and early defibrillation techniques.

·         Perform basic and advanced life support skills including one man and two man CPR and air bag resuscitatio.

·         Knowledge of emergency care and the importance of early defibrillation.

·         Knowledge of safety considerations in the use of semi-automatic external defibrillators (SAED).

·         Competency in the use of SAEDs.

Assessment

·         Satisfy the majority of the Examiners in respect to their competence in all learning outcomes by -

- Written/oral examination.
- Basic Skill Performance.
- Rescue Scenario simulation.

·         For this award to remain current candidates are required to perform an annual proficiency test.