Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Course

Learn to Use an AED. Be Ready to Save a Life.

A sudden cardiac arrest can happen anywhere—at home, at work, at a resort, on a boat, or during outdoor activities.

The Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Course teaches participants how to recognize a cardiac emergency, perform appropriate CPR, and safely operate an AED while waiting for emergency medical services.

AEDs are designed to provide clear instructions to the rescuer and analyze the casualty's heart rhythm to determine whether a shock is appropriate. PADI's EFR program specifically offers CPR & AED training for this purpose.

Course Fee

₱4,500/person

Group Rate

₱3,500/person

Minimum 3 participants.

Private, resort, company, school, dive-center, and boat-crew training can be arranged.

Course Duration - 1 Day

Approximately 2–3 hours

The actual duration depends on class size and participant progress.

Current EFR information lists the dedicated AED course at approximately 2–3 hours, while the broader CPR & AED course is approximately 2.5–4 hours.

What You Will Learn

1. Recognizing Cardiac Arrest

Participants learn to recognize a potential cardiac arrest and initiate the emergency response.

Topics include:

• Scene safety

• Responsiveness assessment

• Checking for normal breathing

• Activating emergency medical services

• Understanding the chain of survival

• Early CPR

• Early AED use

2. CPR

Participants practice basic CPR skills, including:

• Chest compressions

• Rescue breaths

• Hands-only CPR

• Proper positioning

• Compression technique

• Coordinating CPR with AED use

The course emphasizes practical repetition so participants become more confident responding to an actual emergency.

3. Automated External Defibrillator

The main focus of the course is learning how to safely use an AED.

Participants practice:

• Turning on the AED

• Following voice/visual prompts

• Preparing the casualty

• Applying AED pads

• Allowing the AED to analyze

• Understanding when a shock may be advised

• Ensuring nobody is touching the casualty during analysis/shock

• Resuming CPR after AED analysis/shock

• Continuing the emergency response until professional help arrives

4. AED Safety

Students will learn important AED safety considerations, including:

• Keeping the casualty's chest appropriately prepared

• Avoiding contact during analysis

• Avoiding contact during shock delivery

• Following the AED's instructions

• Working safely around water

• Managing the scene

• Coordinating with other rescuers

Important: The exact AED model used during training may differ from the AED available at your workplace, resort, boat, or dive center. The basic operating principles are similar, but users should always follow the instructions of the specific AED manufacturer.

Practical Training

This is a hands-on course.

Participants will:

1. Learn the emergency-response sequence.

2. Watch an instructor demonstration.

3. Practice CPR.

4. Practice AED setup.

5. Apply AED pads to a training manikin.

6. Follow AED prompts.

7. Perform simulated shock/no-shock scenarios.

8. Resume CPR appropriately.

9. Complete simulated emergency scenarios.

The goal is to develop confidence and correct response, rather than simply memorizing information.

Package Inclusions

Your AED Course includes:

• Professional EFR/AED Instructor

• AED knowledge development

• CPR skills orientation

• AED practical training

• Training AED

• CPR manikin

• Hands-on practice

• Scenario-based exercises

• Skills assessment

• Course materials

• Certification processing

• Digital certification/eCard, depending on training agency

Exclusions

The following are not included:

• Accommodation

• Meals and drinks

• Transportation to/from Samal

• Personal accident insurance

• Medical examination

• Personal AED unit

• AED purchase

• AED maintenance

• AED replacement pads/batteries

• Additional training days

• Private instructor surcharge

• Off-site training transportation costs

Who Can Take This Course?

No diving certification is required.

This course is suitable for:

• Divers

• Dive instructors

• Divemasters

• Dive guides

• Boat crews

• Resort staff

• Hotel staff

• Lifeguards

• Teachers

• Parents

• Workplace personnel

• Outdoor professionals

• Tour operators

• Watersports staff

• General public

PADI specifically positions CPR & AED training as suitable for the general public and workplaces where CPR certification may be required.

Why AED Training Is Important for Dive Operations

For a dive center, having staff who know how to use an AED can strengthen the operation's emergency preparedness.

An AED can become particularly valuable in locations where emergency medical assistance may take time to arrive.

For a Samal-based dive operation, AED training can be useful for:

• Dive guides

• Instructors

• Boat crews

• Compressor operators

• Reception staff

• Resort personnel

• Watersports staff

AED + CPR Course

If you want a more complete package, I recommend offering this as an upgrade:

CPR + AED Course

₱5,500/person

Approximately 2.5–4 hours

Includes:

• CPR

• Hands-only CPR

• AED operation

• AED safety

• Practical scenarios

• Skills assessment

• Certification

This follows the broader EFR CPR & AED format.

AED + EFR Primary Care

For people who want more comprehensive emergency-response training:

EFR Primary Care + AED

Starting at ₱6,500/person

This can include:

• Primary assessment

• CPR

• Serious bleeding

• Shock management

• Choking

• Spinal injury considerations

• AED use

Note that the dedicated CPR & AED course alone does not satisfy the CPR/First Aid requirement for PADI Rescue Diver or Divemaster; for those pathways, the appropriate EFR Primary & Secondary Care course is required.

Group & Corporate Training

We can provide AED training for:

• Dive centers

• Resorts

• Hotels

• Restaurants

• Schools

• Offices

• Boat operators

• Watersports companies

• Security teams

• Community organizations

Custom Group Rates Available

Training can be conducted at Seantric Diving – Samal Island or at an appropriate private/company venue.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the required skills, participants receive the applicable AED/CPR certification through the selected training agency.

This is a first-response training certification, not a medical qualification.

Participants are trained to respond within the limits of their training while professional emergency medical assistance is activated.

What to Bring

Please bring:

• Comfortable clothing

• Drinking water

• Notebook or pen

• Personal identification

• Personal medications, if required

All required AED and CPR training equipment will be provided.

Important Safety Note

AED training does not qualify someone to diagnose or treat cardiac disease.

The purpose of the training is to help a responder:

Recognize → Call for help → Start CPR → Use the AED → Continue care until professional help arrives.

Always follow the AED's voice/visual instructions and applicable emergency-response procedures.

Recommended Renewal

CPR and AED skills should be practiced regularly because emergency-response skills can decline when they are not used.

PADI recommends refreshing EFR skills at least every two years.

For workplaces, resorts, or organizations, follow the renewal requirements of your employer, certifying agency, or applicable local regulations.

Be Ready When Every Second Counts

You don't need to be a doctor to help.

You need to know what to do.

AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR

1 Day | 2–3 Hours | ₱4,500/person

Group Rate: ₱3,500/person

Seantric Diving – Samal Island

Recognize. Respond. Resuscitate.