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How to safely use an AED CPD Accredited, Interactive Short Course (via Zoom) 1½ hr courseLearn how to use an AED safelyAED: Automated External DefibrillatorLearn from the comfort of your own home, great for CPD Course Contents The Chain of Survival How to give CPR DR ABC Introduction to an AED Aspects of an AED Safety aspects of using an AED How to use an AED on an adult, child and infant/baby Please note: this course is aimed as a reminder of how to provide first aid, not a first time training session. Giving CPD especially needs to be taught in person, with lots of chances to practice Benefits of this Short Course There are over 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests a year But just 1 out of 10 survive Improved help by the public, and access to defibrillators (AEDs) gives a higher chance of survival Learn how to use an AED and (potentially) save someone's life when it matters most This could be a friend or even a loved one...

Makaton awareness: Taster session for museums  Tuesday 5 December, 10am-12pm  Are you interested in finding out more about Makaton and learning some useful everyday words to use in your museum?  About this training  According to The Makaton Charity, over 100,000 children and adults use Makaton symbols and signs, either as their main method of communication or a way to support speech. This includes young children and people with learning disabilities.   The Makaton Charity explain that, “Makaton is a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. It supports the development of essential communication skills such as attention and listening, comprehension, memory, recall and organisation of language and expression.”  During this virtual introduction session, The Makaton Charity trainer will:  provide general information about Makaton and how it may be used in different settings to support language development and communication, enable attendees to learn approximately 30 useful everyday signs and symbols, alongside 12 more words which have been tailored for museum settings. This virtual training session will be delivered over two hours by The Makaton Charity.  Who should attend?  This training is aimed at staff at museums, galleries and heritage sites who are interested in making their organisations more welcoming to Makaton users.  Please note this session is now sold out. Add your name to the waiting list if you are interested. If we have enough interest we will schedule an additional session that we will notify you about.