Automated External Defibrillation Certificate Course (AED)
Course Objective:
This course aims to participants the basic theory of Automated External Defibrillation and the operation of Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Apart from theory, the course offers adequate practices.
Course Contents:
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Anatomy and physiology of the heart
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Rhythms in cardiac arrest
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Theory of Automated External Defibrillation
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Automated External Defibrillator
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Operational procedures of Automated External Defibrillator
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Safety and maintenance of Automated External Defibrillator
Course Duration: 4 hours
Class Size: 6 to 8 candidates per class
Entry Requirement:
Aged 15 or above and holder of either one of the below valid certificates:
(Accept application with copy of certificate which is still valid on course commencement date)
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Hong Kong Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate (SFA) , Adult Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (ACPR), Integrated Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (TCPR)
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Hong Kong Auxiliary Medical Services First Aid Certificate, Disaster Medical Assistant Certificate
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Hong Kong St. John Ambulance Adult First Aid Certificate
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Hong Kong Civil Aid Service First Aid Certificate
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Hong Kong Occupational Safety and Health Council Certificate of Competence in First Aid
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Accident & Emergency Training Centre, Hospital Authority Practical First Aid (PFA) Certificate
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Hong Kong Fire Services Department Ambulance Officer Initial Training Course Certificate, Ambulance Officer Foundation Training Course Certificate, Professional Certificate in Ambulance Services (Ambulance Officer), Ambulanceman / Ambulancewoman Initial Training Course Certificate, Ambulanceman / Ambulancewoman Foundation Training Course Certificate, Professional Certificate in Ambulance services (Ambulanceman), Basic Ambulance Aid Certificate, Advanced Ambulance Aid Training at First Responder Level for Firefighters Certificate
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AHA Certificate issued by any training bodies of American Heart Association
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese, Putonghua or English
Instructor: Automated External Defibrillation Instructor of Hong Kong Red Cross
Course Fee: Including CPR & AED course manual with video, examination fee and certificate
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Medium of Instruction
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Individual Application
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Group Application
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Cantonese or Putonghua
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HK$400 per head
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HK$400 per head
(Minimum charge 6 persons)
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English
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HK$450 per head
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HK$450 per head
(Minimum charge 6 persons)
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Examination Contents:
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1. Written examination |
- 25 Multiple Choice Questions (complete within 25 minutes, passing score is 18 correct answers)
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2. Practical examination |
- Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
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Certificate:
Students should fulfill the following criteria in order to get the Automated External Defibrillation Certificate with 3 years validity.
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Eligible to attend the examinations with 100% attendance
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Pass in both written and practical examinations
Certificate Renewal:
Before the expiry date of the certificate or within 6 months after the expiry date of the certificate, participants can attend an Automated External Defibrillation Certificate Refresher Course (AEDR) and pass the examinations to renew their certificates with 3 years validity.
Re-examination:
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Candidates who failed the written examination can apply for re-examination (REA) once. A fee of HK$150 will be charged. All re-examination should be taken within 6 months from the date of first examination.
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Candidates who failed the practical examination can re-take their examination once on-site for free.
Training Venue:
We could provide training at client’s premises; clients can also rent our premises for training. Please contact our staff for details.
*Remarks - Hong Kong Red Cross reserves all rights to make alternation on the above terms and acceptance of student enrollment.