Defibrillator Training

Modern AEDs are designed to be simple and safe, giving clear voice and visual instructions that guide you through each step. However, taking a short training course can help build confidence and ensure you know what to do quickly and calmly in an emergency.

AED training covers how to recognise cardiac arrest, perform CPR, and safely use an automated external defibrillator. You'll learn how to follow the device prompts, place the pads correctly, and stay calm during an emergency. Our defibrillator training course also includes hands-on practice using a training defibrillator.

Basic Life Support (BLS) training is taught together with defibrillator training because they complement each other. BLS covers CPR, rescue breaths, and essential life-saving steps, while AED training focuses on using the defibrillator. Learning both ensures a faster, more confident response in a cardiac emergency.

Defibrillator training is important because it gives people the confidence to act quickly and correctly in a cardiac emergency. Knowing how to perform CPR and use an AED can make the difference between life and death, as every minute without treatment reduces the chance of survival.

Defibrillator training is quick and easy to complete. Our course last two hours and includes BLS (basic life support) training. A refresher session should occur annually to keep skills up to date. Our short training sessions can make a big difference in confidence and response time during a real emergency.

Defibrillator training should be refreshed every 12 months to keep skills sharp and ensure staff stay confident using the equipment. While there's no strict legal requirement, regular refresher sessions help maintain quick, effective responses during emergencies and keep up with any updates in CPR or AED guidance.

No, you don't need any previous first aid experience to attend a defibrillator course. The training is designed for complete beginners and takes you through everything step by step, including basic CPR and how to use an AED safely and confidently.

Yes, you can. Defibrillators are made to be simple and safe for anyone to use. The device gives clear voice and visual instructions that tell you exactly what to do, so even without training you can potentially save a life. However, it is highly recommended that you undertake defibrillator training to ensure you are confident and know exactly what to do in the event of an emergency.

After completing defibrillator training, you will receive a certificate of completion and competence. This shows you've been trained to perform CPR and use an AED safely. The certificate is widely recognised by employers and first aid providers.

Parts of defibrillator training can be done online such as learning the theory and watching demonstrations. However, to build real confidence and to be competent in an emergency, it is highly recommended that formal defibrillator training is undertaken with a practical session where you can practise CPR and use a training defibrillator under supervision.

Defibrillator training for groups of up to 15 trainees at your own premises is discounted to £250 when you buy a defibrillator, with its usual cost being £699. Alternatively, annual training is included within our workplace defibrillator solution.

Defibrillator training sessions cater for up to 15 people/trainees at a time. Multiple sessions can be organised for organisations with more than 15 members of staff, and we can also arrange training across multiple sites for businesses that have more than one location.

Defib (defibsalesandtraining.com) provides defibrillator training UK-wide. Wherever you're based, Defib trainers will come to your location and provide AED training (which includes basic life support and CPR training) to up to 15 people per session.

Yes, you can book defibrillator training for your business via Defib's website (defibsalesandtraining.com), or contact our friendly team to discuss your requirements.