Emergency Response: Using an AED

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Last updated on May 2, 2026 4:57 am

Learn how to acquire the right automated external defibrillator (AED) from the UK’s NHS in this emergency response course that explains how to restart a heart.

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Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are life-saving devices that automatically diagnose heart rhythm and deliver an electric shock if needed. This course introduces you to the different types of AEDs and explains how to use them properly. We discuss how to purchase the right AED for your organisation and show you how to maintain the device to make sure that it is always ready for use. Sign up to improve your emergency response skills.

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

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  • Describe different types of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and their usage
  • Select the right defibrillators for your workplace
  • Outline the operating procedures for various AEDs
  • Recall safety considerations and precautions for using an AED
  • Recognise early signs of a heart attack
  • Contrast a heart attack with a ?sudden cardiac arrest?
  • Discuss the importance of having AEDs in the workplace and school
  • Identify the right place to place an AED
  • Describe the maintenance routine used to keep AEDs ready for emergencies
  • Introduction to AEDs

    This module will introduce you to different types of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). You’ll learn how to purchase and install an AED in your workplace. We’ll show you how to recognise a cardiac arrest and use an AED to improve the chances of survival. We’ll teach you about the safety precautions and maintenance routine for AEDs.

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