become AED Certified
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are tools used to save lives in emergency situations, such as a cardiac arrest. These medical devices require training and certification to use them effectively and properly. The certification course generally takes about three and a half hours to complete. Those seeking certification must be current in their CPR training.
Instructions
Preparation
1. Enroll in a basic first aid or first responder course. These classes are offered at local community centers and junior colleges.
2. Acquire CPR certification through the Red Cross or other accrediting agency. In a cardiac event, the AED is used as an adjunct to CPR.
3. Register for a local AED certification course through the Red Cross website. A class will cost you anywhere from $30 to $50.
Certification
4. Remove the AED machine from its case and set it within one to two feet of the test dummy.
5. Remove the adhesive back off of the patches and place one pad on the lower right side of the ribs and the other on the left breast.
6. Plug the cord attached to the sticky pads into the top of the AED.
7. Press the red "On" button to begin analyzing the heart rhythm. Stand clear of the test dummy.
8. Press the yellow button on the AED with a lightning strike on it when directed by the AED electronic voice. Announce to everyone, including yourself, to stand clear of the victim.
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