Course
$10

Automated External Defibrillators

1 Hours
Description

Discusses heart function and cardiac arrest, describes the AED and its use, and identifies special considerations in its use.

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Automated External Defibrillators (AED)

Goal: to understand how the AED works and what it is for

 

Table of Contents

  1. Heart Function
  2. Sudden Cardiac Arrest
  3. The Chain of Survival
  4. Description of AED
  1. Use of AED
  2. Special Considerations
  3. Legal Issues

 

 

Learning Objectives

After completing this class, the student will be able to:

  • name the four links in the American Heart Association Chain of Survival
  • describe the role of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) in a cardiac arrest situation
  • list the four general steps used to operate an AED
  • discuss three special conditions which may occur during AED use

 

 

NOTE: This course may reflect state-specific regulations. No information in this course supersedes any state regulations you need to follow. You must consult your state’s regulations when developing policies and procedures. Regulations for all states are accessible on the National Database of Child Care Licensing Regulations. Click on the link provided to view regulations in your state.

Approved or Accepted in:
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oregon
Puerto Rico
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virgin Islands
Virginia
Washington
Learning Outcomes

After completing this class, the student will be able to:

  • name the four links in the American Heart Association Chain of Survival
  • describe the role of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) in a cardiac arrest situation
  • list the four general steps used to operate an AED
  • discuss three special conditions which may occur during AED use
Categories
1 - Healthcare