| ERT Associates offers a wide range of products and services related to Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) and Public Access Defibrillation (PAD). Some of these are:
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Sales & Support
- Public Access Defibrillation Program Management
- American Heart Association CPR & AED Training
- Healthcare Provider CPR and EMT-Basic Courses
But that's just to name a few. Be sure to check out our Products & Services page for a complete list, pricing and further details of all of our products and services offered.
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| Establishing a PAD Program for Your Company
ERT Associates has a goal of helping businesses and other facilities establish public access defibrillation (PAD) programs to reduce the time to defibrillation and improve the cardiac arrest survival rate. This overview briefly summarizes issues involved in implementing a PAD program.
1. Training designated rescuers in CPR and how to use an AED
- Anyone expected to use an AED should be trained in how to use it and in CPR.
- The American Heart Association has developed the heartsaver AED course, which is available through Community Training Centers in most cities.
- The course lasts about 4 hours with participants receiving a course completion card after successfully demonstrating skills proficiency through written and performance evaluation.
- ERT trains rescuers in the AHA Heartsaver/AED course, as well as the American Red Cross and National Safety Council courses. For course scheduling, call us at 1-877-378-2336 (ERT-AED6).
2. Having physician oversight to help ensure quality control
- The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) requires a physician's prescription to buy an AED. ERT facilitates this process, and provides recommendations regarding which device is best suited to your company.
- The American Heart Association recommends further physician involvement to provide medical oversight of the PAD program and to help ensure the program's safety and effectiveness.
- ERT provides physician oversight and on-going medical direction for your program, including semi-annual visits and review of any cases which may occur.
3. Integrating with the local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system
- Before establishing a PAD program, check with your local EMS system to determine the requirements that may apply. In some states requirements might include an application and filing a facility's plan to respond to a cardiac emergency.
- The local EMS needs to know where AEDs are placed in a facility. The public dispatch office may be able to add the AED's location to their 911 computer screen.
- Communicating ahead of time with the local EMS will save crucial seconds (or minutes) in a cardiac emergency, improving the changes of survival. ERT will link your company with local EMS resources, ensuring a smooth transition of care when emergencies occur.
4. Using and maintaining AEDs according to the manufacturer's specifications
- All AEDs work in a similar fashion. However, it's important for users to be trained to use their specific device the way it was intended to be used.
- AEDs require fairly low upkeep, but regularly scheduled maintenance will ensure their "readiness" in the event of an emergency.
- Reviewing the manufacturer's maintenance agreement will provide more information on maintenance requirements.
- ERT provides semi-annual visits for review and maintenance of AEDs, and availability to answer any questions which may arise regarding your company's program.
ERT Associates trains rescuers and administers AEDs
We also provide a wide range of First Aid/First Responder training, Heartsaver CPR & Choking Victim training, Blood-Borne Pathogen classes, Basic EMT and Refresher courses, and other instruction through our affiliate, EMS Academy. Their web site: www.EMSAcademy.biz
Please note our new address:
400 W. Cummings Park, Suite 5400
Woburn, MA 01801
DIRECTIONS: Route 128 to Exit 36 (Washington St., Woburn). Take Washington St. through the light at Olympia Ave. to 400 W. Cummings Park (on your right, just after Dunkin' Donuts and across from Staples, about 0.1 mile). We are on the 5th Floor.
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