Title: Operate an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Course: Public Safety I (15101-I) > Section: FIREFIGHTING: Practicing CPR [Note: Must be delivered by an approved provider.]

Operation should include

- establishing scene safety
- managing the patient
- placing the pad in the correct position
- following safety considerations (e.g., all clear)
- following local protocols and manufacturer recommendations.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What problem may occur while using an AED in a moving ambulance?
- How does an AED work? What does it do to the heart?