Defibrillator Training

St John Ambulance Cymru is a trusted and leading training provider in Wales. In the UK, St John Ambulance is one of the Voluntary Aid Societies (VAS) recognised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as standard setters for first aid training, in accordance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. We do not require external accreditation through an awarding organisation.

AED is short for Automated External Defibrillator. It is also known as a defibrillator, sometimes shortened to defib. An AED is a device used during cardiac arrest that delivers an electric shock to the heart to help restore a normal heart rhythm. It should be used alongside CPR.

After you successfully complete our Automated External Defibrillator course you will receive a certificate which will be valid for 3 years. After this you would need to take the course again to remain certified.

By the end of this course, you will know how to use a defibrillator. To become a qualified first aider in your workplace, you will need to complete our First Aid at Work 3-Day Course. It covers a range of workplace first aid emergencies and how to respond to them. As part of the training, you will also learn how to use an AED.

There is currently no specific law requiring there to be a defibrillator in a place of work. However, it is a vital first aid tool that can mean the difference between life and death. Employers are required to provide adequate first aid equipment and facilities if an employee becomes injured or ill at work. This is mandated by the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981. The designated first aider must do a first aid risk assessment in order to identify what is needed. This may include an onsite AED.

In an emergency situation, call 999 and the operator will advise you of the nearest defibrillator location. You can then use the AED until the ambulance service arrives. Many public access defibrillators are located in places such as shopping centres, train stations, schools, and sports centres. In non-emergency situations, you can use websites such as Defibfinder to locate your nearest AEDs.

We offer the Automated External Defibrillator course at our training centres across Wales. Find a training course near you using our course finder tool, or contact our customer service team. Call 0300 201 1999 or email [email protected] today.