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Defibrillator Course

What will I learn?

Master the essential skills for saving lives with our comprehensive Defibrillator Course, specifically designed for healthcare professionals here in Ireland. Learn the ins and outs of defibrillator usage, from understanding cardiac arrest and how the device works to carrying out shock delivery safely. Improve your knowledge of emergency communication, what to do after an event, and how to analyse heart rhythms. This top-quality, practical course will make sure you're ready for real-world situations, giving you the ability to react quickly and effectively during emergencies.

Apoia's Advantages

Online and lifetime access to courses
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you'd like to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Master shock delivery: Carry out safe and effective defibrillator shocks.

Analyse heart rhythms: Understand the readings so you can make quick decisions about shocks.

Ensure pad placement: Attach and position pads correctly for the best outcome.

Communicate in emergencies: Work with the team to make sure they get medical help quickly.

Document events: Record and keep an eye on the patient's recovery after the event.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.