Training Procedure.
There are two aspects to our training.

Firstly :
Regular use of the Training equipment, to maintain familiarity with the equipment, and procedures to operate it.
Using the two training dummies or mannequins, together with the training A.E.D.s (Automatic Electronic Defibrillators), a number of scenarios can be programmed, to test the Responder's skill. The Training Unit, which appears almost identical to the Operational Unit, other than being a different colour and not having any actual shock capability, interacts with the Mannequin, and can alert the user to incorrect usage as well as pre programmed situations.

A Typical Training session, Responders
working on a Training Mannequin, the training AED (Red
and Grey box) can be seen behind the mannequin's head.
A resuscitation face mask is also in use.

Secondly :
Every 90 days, each Team member must re-qualify, in order to continue as an Operational Ambulance First Responder. (Oxygen Therapy training is also now provided by North East Ambulance personnel, requiring annual re-qualification.)
Like the Training Unit, the Operational AED Unit functions with recorded voice prompts, effectively telling the Responder what action to take next, and reporting on its functions. Great care must be taking when a "Shock" is advised for the patient, to prevent anyone other that the patient being affected by the high power electrical discharge. The Operational AED Unit is NEVER used in a practice situation, other than for very careful awareness training of the case and contents.

The Responders' Emergency Kit

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