NaRS Emergency Responder (Automatic External Defibrillator) Training Course

Aim
The aim of the National Rescue Standard Emergency Responders qualification [NaRS (ER)] is to
enable candidates, with proven prior knowledge and experience in primary life support, to deliver the
safe application of automated external defibrillation (AED); the ER+ has the additional application of facemask
and supplementary oxygen.
Validity of Award
24 Months with the requirement of an annual online refresher or update seminar.
Length of Course
All candidates for the NaRS(ER) must attend a four hour course of instruction and assessment. The ER+ is
an additional two hours.
Pre-requisites
NaRS ER
To be successful in the NaRS module for Emergency Responders [NaRS ER] the candidate will need to satisfy
the following:
• The candidate must be 16 years of age or over;
• Attend a four-hour course of instruction;
• Demonstrate the ability to carry out the practical skills as defined in the syllabus;
• Satisfactorily complete the training manual.
Prior Knowledge
The NaRS ER is only open to candidates who have knowledge and experience of primary life support
techniques. Before staring the NaRS ER course all candidates will be required to demonstrate CPR to the
standards as set out by the European Resuscitation Council. Candidates who fail this test will not be
permitted to continue the course. They will not be entitled to a repayment of the registration fee and will
Need to refer to the conditions laid down by the course organiser for course fees.

Syllabi
NaRS ER
Theory Section
Candidates are required to complete the course manual.
Practical Section
Successfully complete the prerequisite CPR assessment.
Demonstrate effectively the procedure for using an AED as a team leader for:
• A casualty with shock indicated;
• A casualty with no Shock indicated;
• An unknown Scenario.
Demonstrate effectively the procedure for using an AED as a single operator for:
• A casualty with shock indicated;
• A casualty with no Shock indicated;
• An unknown Scenario.

Assessment (NaRS ER)
The pre-requisite resuscitation practical assessment is assessed by two examiners, this can be any two of
the following:
• Course Tutor;
• NaRS T/E for pool, beach or FAW;
• NaRS Senior Tutor (even if they are attending the course);
• STA Medical Advisor.
The course manuals, worksheets and remaining practical sections are on a continual assessment basis by
the tutor, with an unknown scenario as the final assessment.

Cost

Please contact us about the cost of delivering this course - if you wish to purchase a defibrillator please ask for our prices.