First Aid & Medical About 60 minutes 1 CPD hour

CPR and Defibrillator Training

Practise the CPR and defibrillator skills that can make a genuine difference during a cardiac arrest emergency at work or in public.

  • CPD Accredited
Overview

What this course covers

Acting quickly and correctly during a cardiac arrest can significantly improve someone's chance of survival, and this programme builds that competence step by step. It covers the chain of survival, how to recognise the need for CPR, and the correct technique for chest compressions and rescue breaths.

Learners then progress to using an automated external defibrillator safely on adults and children, along with how to help someone who is choking. The course works well alongside practical first aid training for staff in schools, gyms and public-facing roles.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll walk away with

  • Recognise when someone needs CPR
  • Explain the chain of survival and when to call for help
  • Perform CPR correctly on an adult
  • Deliver effective rescue breaths
  • Operate an AED safely on an adult
  • Assist a choking adult or child
Who it's for

Designed with these roles in mind

  • Employees in any workplace
  • First aiders and designated responders
  • Staff in schools, gyms and sports facilities
  • Anyone refreshing CPR and AED knowledge
Course content

Modules included

7 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.

  1. 01 Cardiac arrest and the chain of survival
  2. 02 Recognising when CPR is needed
  3. 03 Performing CPR on an adult
  4. 04 CPR with rescue breaths
  5. 05 CPR for children and infants
  6. 06 Using an automated external defibrillator
  7. 07 Helping a choking adult or child
Assessment

How competence is checked

A final assessment checks learners can apply CPR and defibrillator procedures correctly before awarding the certificate.

Certificate

What learners receive

Learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate to download instantly on successful completion.

Aligned with
  • Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
FAQ

Common questions

How long do learners have to complete the course?
Access is open-ended. Once assigned, learners can log in on any device, work at their own pace, pause and resume, and complete the course whenever it suits them.
What happens if a learner fails the end-of-course test?
Learners can retake the test until they pass. Progress is tracked automatically so nobody loses their place.
How is the certificate delivered?
The certificate is generated instantly on completion and available to download as a personalised PDF. Copies are stored in the admin dashboard for compliance records.
Can we buy licences in bulk for a team?
Yes. Volume pricing is available from as few as five licences and scales for larger workforces. Request a callback for a tailored quote.
Is the training accessible on mobile devices?
Yes. The course runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or mobile. There is nothing to install.
Do you offer reporting for compliance audits?
Yes. The admin dashboard provides completion reports, certificate downloads and audit-ready logs by learner or by team.

Ready to roll out CPR and Defibrillator Training to your team?

Speak to a compliance advisor for volume pricing, admin dashboard access and same-day setup.

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Very clear, polite and patient caller for someone new thanks!

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Peter Briant was very helpful and…

Peter Briant was very helpful and explained all the course, fees and everything in such a good manner really eased my mind. He also got me set up very quickly and reassured that he’d be happy to help with further enquires. Thank you.

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Abraham took me the through the process well and supported me very well until being successfully enrolled. Thank you very much

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