AED Refresher Course
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is one of the most important pieces of emergency equipment available in modern workplaces and public facilities. When combined with immediate CPR, an AED can dramatically improve the chances of survival for someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. However, having access to an AED is only effective if staff are confident and competent in using it.
At Accidental Education, our AED Refresher Course has been developed for individuals and organisations who have previously completed CPR, First Aid or AED training and want to maintain their confidence and practical skills. Through realistic emergency scenarios and hands-on practice, participants refresh their understanding of current Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines while reinforcing the correct use of an Automated External Defibrillator.
Whether you work in a corporate office, school, healthcare facility, council, sporting club, aquatic centre, warehouse or construction site, regular AED refresher training helps ensure your team is prepared to respond effectively when every second counts.
Why Complete an AED Refresher Course?
Cardiac arrest can happen without warning and can affect people of any age.
The first few minutes are critical.
Regular refresher training helps participants remain confident under pressure while ensuring emergency response skills remain current.
Benefits of completing an AED refresher include:
Confidence comes from regular practical training.
Practical Hands-On Training
At Accidental Education, practical learning is at the centre of every course.
Rather than simply reviewing theory, participants spend the majority of the refresher course practising emergency response techniques using professional training equipment.
Training includes:
- Scene safety assessment
- Recognising sudden cardiac arrest
- Primary casualty assessment
- Calling Triple Zero (000)
- High-quality CPR
- Correct AED pad placement
- Safe AED operation
- Following AED voice prompts
- Team communication
- Casualty monitoring
- Recovery position
- Handover to emergency services
- Managing multiple responders
Participants complete realistic scenarios designed to build confidence and improve emergency decision-making.
Who Should Attend?
Our AED Refresher Course is suitable for anyone who has previously completed CPR or First Aid training and wants to maintain their practical emergency response skills.
The course is ideal for:
The course can also be tailored for organisations with workplace-specific emergency procedures.
Equipment Used During Training
Participants receive hands-on experience using equipment similar to that found in workplaces throughout Australia.
Training equipment includes:
- Training Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
- Adult CPR manikins
- Child CPR manikins
- Infant CPR manikins (where required)
- Pocket masks
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Disposable gloves
- First aid kits
- Emergency response equipment
Using realistic equipment helps participants become familiar with devices commonly installed in workplaces, schools and public buildings.
Realistic Emergency Scenarios
Emergency situations are rarely straightforward.
Our refresher course includes practical scenarios based on real-life emergencies that participants may encounter in the workplace or community.
Scenarios include:
Participants work together as a team to practise communication, leadership and effective emergency response.
Workplace AED Readiness
Many Australian workplaces now have AEDs installed to improve emergency preparedness.
However, having an AED available is only one part of an effective emergency response plan.
Employees should also know:
- Where the AED is located
- How to access it quickly
- Who is responsible for responding
- How to perform CPR correctly
- How to operate the AED safely
- How to communicate with emergency services
- How to manage bystanders
- How to continue care until paramedics arrive
Our refresher course reinforces each of these critical workplace responsibilities.
Delivered Onsite Across New South Wales
Accidental Education specialises in delivering flexible onsite training throughout New South Wales.
Rather than sending staff away for training, we bring experienced instructors directly to your workplace.
We regularly provide onsite refresher training for:
Training can be scheduled around your operational requirements to minimise disruption.
Why Choose Accidental Education?
Businesses and organisations across New South Wales choose Accidental Education because our training is practical, engaging and tailored to real workplaces.
We provide:
Our goal is to build confident emergency responders who are prepared to act quickly and effectively during cardiac emergencies.
Benefits of Regular AED Refresher Training
Regular refresher training helps organisations maintain a higher level of emergency preparedness.
Benefits include:
- Increased confidence
- Improved CPR quality
- Faster AED deployment
- Better teamwork
- Improved communication
- Stronger workplace compliance
- Greater staff confidence
- Improved emergency planning
- Better patient outcomes
- Enhanced workplace safety culture
Regular practice helps ensure responders are prepared when lives depend on immediate action.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone who has previously completed CPR, First Aid or AED training and wants to maintain their practical emergency response skills.
Yes. The course is heavily focused on hands-on practice using training AEDs and realistic emergency scenarios.
Absolutely. We specialise in onsite training throughout New South Wales for workplaces, councils, schools, sporting clubs and community organisations.
Yes. CPR forms an essential part of AED refresher training and is practised throughout the course.
Yes. We regularly deliver private onsite refresher courses customised to each organisation’s workplace and emergency response requirements.
Book Your AED Refresher Course Today
Maintaining confidence in using an Automated External Defibrillator is an important part of workplace emergency preparedness. Regular refresher training ensures emergency responders remain familiar with current CPR techniques, AED operation and effective teamwork during life-threatening situations.
At Accidental Education, we provide practical, engaging and industry-focused AED refresher training for workplaces, councils, schools, healthcare providers, aquatic centres, sporting clubs and community organisations throughout New South Wales.
Whether your organisation needs refresher training for a small team or a complete workplace emergency response program, we can tailor the course to meet your operational requirements.
Call Accidental Education today on 0410 847 457 to organise your AED Refresher Course, arrange onsite training or request a customised training proposal.