Operating an AED
Every year, approximately 350,000 Americans experience sudden cardiac arrest, a condition often marked by sudden and unexpected collapse. In these dire moments, rapid defibrillation can be the difference between life and death. In this course, we address the critical importance of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in increasing survival rates for cardiac arrest victims. This interactive online course will provide a comprehensive understanding of AED technology, proper usage procedures, special considerations, and maintenance practices. It also highlights how advancements have made AEDs accessible to EMS providers and citizen rescuers through public access defibrillation initiatives.
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Course Details
Continuing Education
- Accreditation: CAPCE
- CAPCE Course ID: 14065
- CAPCE Course Number: 6409
- CAPE CEH Category: Basic
Frequently Asked Questions
What operational challenges does this course address?
This course addresses cardiac assessment, ECG/AED use, chest pain evaluation, rhythm recognition, resuscitation decisions, and post-event care priorities related to Operating an AED. Every year, approximately 350,000 Americans experience sudden cardiac arrest, a condition often marked by sudden and unexpected collapse.
What real-world situations or incidents is this training designed to prepare personnel for?
The training is designed to prepare personnel for cardiac arrest, acute coronary syndromes, chest pain, arrhythmias, and resuscitation scenarios that require rapid EMS action associated with Operating an AED. Every year, approximately 350,000 Americans experience sudden cardiac arrest, a condition often marked by sudden and unexpected collapse.
What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?
This course helps organizations address resuscitation protocols, AED/ECG process consistency, documentation quality, medication safety, and patient outcome risk tied to Operating an AED. It supports stronger awareness, more consistent practices, and better day-to-day decision-making in prehospital care.
Which personnel or departments would benefit most from this training?
This training is most relevant for EMTs and first responders (with added value for paramedics reinforcing foundational skills), as well as EMS educators and clinical leaders, managing cardiac and cardiovascular emergencies, along with EMS agencies seeking to strengthen knowledge, consistency, and role-specific readiness connected to Operating an AED.
How can this course support department readiness, consistency, or professional development?
This course can support EMS readiness and professional development by supporting cardiac-care consistency, improving confidence with time-sensitive decisions, and reinforcing resuscitation readiness related to Operating an AED.
How does this course fit into a broader training program?
This course fits well within a broader training program focused on cardiac care, ECG and AED readiness, resuscitation training, and cardiovascular emergency response. It can be used to support onboarding, refresher training, continuing education, and more consistent performance across EMS teams.
