Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Automated External
Defibrillation (AED)
As a requirement of completing MRCGP, all Trainees must
demonstrate competence in CPR and automated external defibrillation
(AED). The suggested route for achieving this is to submit a valid
certificate of competence in CPR & AED into your ePortfolio via
the Learning Log and this can be validated against the appropriate
competency area in the ePortfolio by your Educational
Supervisor.
Any expenses or fees incurred are the responsibility of the
candidate.
- This certificate will remain valid for three years
and should be obtained within the period of GP specialty training.
Certificates of competence obtained during foundation are not
transferable to GP specialty training as they contribute to the
final licensing decsion as an end point of the GP specialty
training programme.
Candidates will be required to show competence in Adult Basic
Life Support and the correct use of a pocket mask) followed by the
safe and competent use of a modern external automated defibrillator
in a patient with a shockable rhythm.
Candidates will not be expected to use advanced airway
techniques (such as endotracheal intubation) or administer
drugs.
A certificate signed by a Resuscitation Council (UK) ALS
instructor or equivalent is acceptable.
For more details, please see the attached document below:
MRCGP CPR/AED Notes