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Posted By Andy McGrath
My site has recently purchased a Defibrillator, for which I am just trying to to organise the training.
I can get the training done, at a bargain price, by my other half who is fortunately a qualified AED trainer. However she is being told that there is a charge to pay of £5 per certificate for newly qualified staff, by the guy who ran her course. This money would go straight to his organisation. I intend to get around 25 trained to use it, so the certificates could cost us a few bob.
I am thinking that I just get my own made up, on site? Does anyone have any idea, if I would be legally ok with this?
Any thoughts welcome.
Thanks
Andy
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Posted By RoseR
Hi Andy
There is no HSE approval required for the defib course at the moment so the payment to the guy for certifcates would be a waste of money. You can do your own certificates, but bear in mind a certificate isn't a legal document, just a document to show proof of training.
The HSE website states "It is important that the person who will be required to use a defibrillator, usually a first aider, is appropriately trained. Courses in the use of defibrillators are available. Training providers offering such courses do not need approval from HSE for this purpose."
Hope this helps.
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Posted By Andy McGrath
Many thanks!
Cheers
Andy
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Posted By Michael Hayward
St John Ambulance do a 1/2 day course which includes basic CPR plus use of the AED. They will come and do you an in-house course and issue a certificate. Countact your local county office - don't know the cost though
Cheers
Mick
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Posted By Phil
You need to make sure that the provider is following the latest Resus council guidlines, and includes a session on B.L.S too
If you need more info give me an e-mail
Phil
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Posted By Andy McGrath
Thanks for the responses guys.
There is no problem with the trainer, as she is currently does our weekly lifeguard training for us & is also a FAAW trainer. She is also my other half, so I know her pretty well!
St Johns charge around £50 per person for the intial course while she will do it for around £20 per hr - dirt cheap!
Anyway thanks for the input folks.
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