American Red Cross AED training modules allow you to learn and use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Training processes include online courses, in-person class work, and our best-in-class blended Simulation Learning technique, that integrates online information with hands-on skills sessions. This way, you can choose the type of course that meets your schedule and your learning style best, you can then deliver care when it's needed most thereafter.
What is an AED?
An automated external defibrillator is a lightweight, portable device that renders an
electric shock through the chest to the heart. This shock can potentially stop an irregular heart beat and allows a normal rhythm to resume after an sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
Sudden arrest of heart happens when the heart malfunctions and stops beating unexpectedly. If not treated within few minutes, it quickly leads to expiry of the person. Many of these SCAs result from ventricular fibrillation. VF is a form of an un-synchronized rhythm of heart that originates in the heart’s lower chambers.
Why training certificate is important?
The average response time for first persons to respond once 911 is called is 8-12 minutes. For each minute defibrillation is suspended, the chance of survival reduces by approximately 10%. With the right AED training, which requires only a few short hours, you can gain the skills necessary to help save lives.
You'll receive a two-year certification in CPR/AED post completion of your training. Then you achieve the ability to access refresher materials at any time during your certification period.
Why learn to use an AED device?
Sudden cardiac arrest is among the most leading causes of death in the United States. Currently, the only way to reconstruct a regular heart rhythm during cardiac arrest is by making use of an AED. You can request the assistance of trained medical professionals. Because the odds of survival are reduced by approximately 10% with each passing minute of delayed defibrillation, , having access to AED and knowing to operate it is highly critical.
Who can operate an AED?
Non-medical personnel staff such as police, fire service personnel, flight attendants, security guards and other lay rescuers who have been trained to make right use of AEDs. AEDs
are supposed to be used by the general public. Most AEDs use audio signals to direct the user through the process.