Become a lifesaver today with Magpas Air Ambulance's community CPR and defibrillator training.
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How to perform CPR
These are the same steps shown in our 'Learn to save a life in five minutes' video, written out here so they are easy to find and follow online, however works best for you:
If you find someone who has collapsed and is not breathing normally…
- Check that it is safe to approach, then call 999 and ask for an ambulance. Check for a response.
- If they’re not breathing, or not breathing normally, begin chest compressions immediately: place the heel of your hand in the centre of the chest and press down hard and fast, 5 to 6cm deep, at 100 to 120 beats per minute. If there’s someone else there, ask them to fetch the nearest defibrillator.
- Use a defibrillator as soon as one arrives and follow its spoken instructions. Keep going until emergency help takes over. The 999 call handler will stay on the line until they arrive to help.
You can watch the full demonstration in our video on this page, and our training sessions let you practise the skills hands-on.
How to use a defibrillator (AED)
Our 'Learn to save a life in five minutes' video shows this too. In short, using a defibrillator is simpler than many people fear, and you cannot shock someone who does not need it:
- Turn it on and follow the spoken instructions.
- Place the pads on the person’s bare chest, as shown in the pictures on the pads.
- Let the defibrillator check the heart rhythm when it tells you to stand clear.
- If it advises a shock, make sure no one is touching the person, then press the button when told.
Carry on with CPR as the defibrillator guides you.
Anyone can use a defibrillator, with no training needed, but our sessions give you the confidence to step in and potentially save a life.
What our trainees say
“I enjoyed all of the training, especially using the defibrillator because it is easy, safe and fun to use.”
Year 5 Thorpe Primary School student
“Absolutely excellent training, I would recommend to anyone. The balance between theory and practical (use of manikin) is just right and so informative. Thank you for this service!”
Soham Community Group participant
“I found the information provided in this training session very informative, clear and concise. The illuminated manikins were extremely useful to be able to see that you are performing adequate CPR.”
National Highways Employee
“It is such an important skill for our students to learn. Sadly, some of them will see a cardiac arrest at some point in their life and I appreciate the opportunity to provide them with a life skill to be able to deal with it effectively.”
St Peters Secondary School teacher
“The illuminated manikin is very smart. I left feeling very confident that I would be able to do CPR. Previously, I would have questioned it!”
Pico Employee
Lifesaving skills for every workplace
Magpas Air Ambulance also offers corporate CPR and defibrillator training to equip your team with the skills to act fast and confidently—at work, at home and in the community.
We’ll bring over 50 years of emergency medical expertise directly to your organisation, and our sessions are tailored to be practical, engaging and impactful. We'll work with you to plan sessions around your team’s schedule, and discounts are available for consecutive-day bookings.
If you're interested in finding out more and booking a CPR and defibrillator training session for your workplace, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Your CPR questions, answered
Many people want to help in a cardiac emergency, but uncertainty can hold them back.
In this short video series, Nicola talks with our paramedics about the real questions people often ask about CPR. What's the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? How long do I give CPR for? What if I hurt them?
Together, they tackle common worries and share practical guidance that could help you save a life.
Contact me today to discuss about our Community CPR and defibrillator training, I'd love to hear from you and talk more about how you can help to save lives.