AED & CPR Trainers

What These Are Used For

AED and CPR trainers are used to simulate cardiac arrest response scenarios during first aid and emergency training.

They allow learners to practise CPR technique, pad placement, sequence of actions, and teamwork while receiving guided prompts and feedback. Training devices support repetition and skill retention without risk to learners or patients.

Who These Are For

AED and CPR trainers are used by first aid instructors, training organisations, workplaces, schools, sporting organisations, and emergency services.

They are commonly used in classrooms, training centres, workplaces, and simulation environments. If your role involves teaching or learning cardiac arrest response, AED and CPR trainers are essential training tools.

What to Look For

Selecting AED and CPR trainers should be based on realism, usability, and alignment with training objectives.

• Training realism: Accurate prompts and response sequences.
• Ease of use: Simple controls for instructors and learners.
• Feedback capability: Supports correct CPR technique and timing.
• Durability: Suitable for repeated use in training environments.
• Compatibility: Works with mannequins and existing training programs.

Effective training devices reinforce correct actions without adding unnecessary complexity.

Common Mistakes We See

A common mistake is confusing AED trainers with live defibrillators and expecting them to function as medical devices.

We also see trainers selected without matching them to course requirements or learner level. Another issue is inadequate maintenance, leading to unreliable training scenarios.

AED and CPR trainers should be used strictly for education and maintained to ensure consistent training outcomes.

Questions We Get Asked

What is an AED trainer?

An AED trainer is a simulation device that mimics the operation of a real AED without delivering a shock.

Can AED trainers be used on real patients?

No. AED trainers are for training purposes only and must never be used in real emergencies.

Who uses AED and CPR trainers?

They are used by instructors, students, workplaces, schools, and emergency services during training.

Do AED trainers replace real AEDs?

No. AED trainers are for education only and do not replace the need for live AEDs in emergency response.

Are AED and CPR trainers required for first aid courses?

Yes. They are commonly used in accredited first aid and CPR training programs.

How should training devices be maintained?

Training devices should be checked, cleaned, and stored according to manufacturer guidance.