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AED Defibrillator Trainer Course UK - accredited defib trainer qualification with SafeCert

AED Trainer / Assessor Course

Accredited Level 3 SafeCert Qualification

2 Days
Level 3 Accredited
£150 + VAT

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Accredited AED Defibrillator Trainer Course

AED defibrillator trainer course participants practising defib use on training mannequin with instructor guidance UK

This accredited AED Trainer / Assessor Award is designed for professionals who want to teach Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use and CPR in workplace, school, and community settings. The two-day programme equips you with the skills, knowledge, and resources to deliver effective defibrillator training that could save lives.

Upon completion, you will receive a SafeCert Level 3 AED Trainer / Assessor Award and a complimentary PDLSG teaching qualification, enabling you to train employees and community members in AED use and issue accredited certificates.

The course is available at venues across the UK — including London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Newcastle, and Belfast — as well as fully online via live Zoom sessions.

What You'll Learn on the AED Defibrillator Trainer Course

AED Device Operation and Maintenance
CPR — Adult, Child, and Infant
Cardiac Arrest Recognition
Chain of Survival Principles
AED Pad Placement and Safety
Post-Resuscitation Care
Training Delivery Techniques
Assessment and Certification Processes
Legal Responsibilities for AED Trainers
Scenario-Based Training Methods

Who Should Attend the AED Defibrillator Trainer Course

Health & Safety Officers
First Aid Trainers
Occupational Health Professionals
School and College Staff
Sports Coaches and Fitness Instructors
Community Responders
Care Home and Healthcare Workers
HR and Training Managers

Available Course Dates

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Why teach AED (Defibrillator)?

Cardiac arrest can happen anywhere, at any time. Qualified AED trainers give organisations the skills to save lives when every second counts.

30,000

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the UK each year

8%

Survival rate without early defibrillation — time is critical

74%

Survival rate when defibrillation is delivered within 3 minutes

1 per 1,000

People have access to a public AED in the UK

1 in 4

Workplaces have no AED device on site

95%

Of cardiac arrest victims could survive with early defibrillation

Source: British Heart Foundation / Resuscitation Council UK 2023

Why Choose Abertay Training for Your AED Defibrillator Trainer Qualification

Recognised Qualification

SafeCert Level 3 accredited course meeting UK Health & Safety regulations. Accepted by employers across the UK.

Complete Training Resources

Includes PowerPoint presentations, lesson plans, and assessment forms so you can start teaching immediately.

Expert Instructors

Learn from experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in emergency medicine and adult education.

Flexible Locations

Available at 10+ UK venues and fully online via live Zoom. In-house training available for groups of 6 or more.

AED Defibrillator Trainer Course FAQs

AED Defibrillator Trainer Course UK - accredited defib trainer qualification with SafeCertAn AED Trainer course qualifies you to teach others how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in a cardiac emergency. You will learn how to set up and deliver accredited AED training sessions, assess delegate competence, and issue certificates. The Abertay Training AED Trainer Award is accredited by SafeCert and meets the requirements of the Resuscitation Council UK guidelines.
Course Information

Duration

2 Days (10am – 4:30pm)

Qualification

SafeCert Level 3 + PDLSG

Price

£150 + VAT per person

Locations

UK-wide venues + Online Zoom

Group bookings available for 6+ people

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UK AED and Cardiac Arrest Statistics 2023/24 - 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests per year, 8% survival rate without defibrillation, 74% survival rate with early defibrillation, 1 AED per 1,000 people in UK, 1 in 4 workplaces have no AED, 95% of incidents survivable with early defibrillation
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Accreditations

Abertay Training is accredited and certified by the UK's leading health, safety and quality bodies.

  • SafeCert Awards

    Abertay Training is an approved SafeCert Awarding Centre, delivering nationally recognised trainer qualifications accredited by SafeCert Awards — the UK's leading awarding body for health and safety training.

  • SafeCert CPD

    All Abertay Training courses are CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited by SafeCert, meaning delegates can count their training towards their annual CPD requirements.

  • IOSH Managing Safely

    Abertay Training is an approved provider of IOSH Managing Safely, the world's most popular health and safety qualification for managers and supervisors, awarded by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

  • IOSH Working Safely

    Abertay Training is an approved provider of IOSH Working Safely, the internationally recognised health and safety qualification for all levels of the workforce, awarded by IOSH.

  • IFE Affiliate

    Abertay Training is an affiliate organisation of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), confirming that our fire safety trainer courses meet the professional standards set by the IFE.

  • ISO 9001 Quality

    Abertay Training holds ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification, independently audited by ISOQAR and accredited by UKAS, demonstrating our commitment to consistent, high-quality training delivery.

  • ISO 14001 Environmental

    Abertay Training holds ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification, demonstrating our commitment to minimising environmental impact across all our training operations.

  • ISO 45001 Safety

    Abertay Training holds ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification, the international standard for workplace health and safety, independently audited by ISOQAR and accredited by UKAS.

  • Backcare Member

    Abertay Training is a Professional Member of Backcare, the UK charity for back and neck pain. This membership confirms that our manual handling and patient handling trainer courses meet Backcare's professional standards.

  • RoSPA Member

    Abertay Training is a member of RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents), the UK's leading safety organisation, reinforcing our commitment to the highest standards of health and safety training.

Abertay Training holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, is a SafeCert Approved Centre, an approved provider of IOSH Managing Safely and IOSH Working Safely, an IFE Affiliate, and a professional member of Backcare and RoSPA.

Venue Information

Choose your preferred training location. All venues offer the same high-quality course with full certification.

Online Zoom

Location

Learn from anywhere in the UK

Contact

0333 500 5000

Course Hours

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (2 days)

✓ Online Course Benefits

  • • No travel costs - save time and money
  • • Same Level 3 SafeCert certification
  • • Live instructor via Zoom (not recorded)
  • • All trainer resources included
  • • Interactive practical demonstrations
Online Zoom training session with professional instructor

What Our Students Say

4.8(5 verified reviews)
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"Excellent course, very well structured and the trainer was knowledgeable and engaging. I feel fully prepared to deliver training in my workplace."

Sarah Mitchell

HR Manager, NHS Trust

Edinburgh · November 2024

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"Outstanding training experience. The practical elements were particularly valuable and I now have the confidence to train my colleagues effectively."

James Robertson

Health & Safety Officer, Construction Ltd

Glasgow · October 2024

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"Very professional and thorough. The course exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend Abertay Training to anyone looking to become a qualified trainer."

Emma Thompson

Team Leader, Care Home Group

Dundee · September 2024

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"Great course content and delivery. The materials provided are excellent and will be very useful when I deliver training to my team."

Michael Chen

Operations Manager, Manufacturing Co

Aberdeen · August 2024

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"Brilliant experience from start to finish. The online booking was easy, the venue was excellent, and the training itself was first class."

Lisa Anderson

Training Coordinator, Local Authority

Perth · July 2024