Course Code: REL-ACU-0-AED
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Identify indications for using the AED and cardiac dysrhythmias that can be treated with an AED.
Determine the operation and procedure for intervening with an AED.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: In the Matter of Life or Death
The Impact of AED Use
Initial Interventions for Cardiopulmonary Arrest
How AEDs Work
Monophasic vs. Biphasic — What’s the Difference?
Operating the AED
Developing and Maintaining Competency
Practice Implications
The Importance of Accessibility
Review
Summary
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
ReferencesSubject Matter Expert: Andrea Powell, RN, BSN
Andrea Powell, RN, BSN is a SME writer for Relias with a focus on acute care. She has over 11 years of clinical nursing experience, spanning across multiple nursing specialties. Her primary focus has been in critical care, with an affinity to surgical nursing. She also has experience in intraoperative nursing and post-anesthesia care. Andrea has served as a clinical team leader, preceptor and charge nurse to colleagues throughout her nursing career. She has a passion for the education of healthcare professionals and an aspiration for excellence in the healthcare delivery system.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.