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This video demonstrates the proper use of an Automated External Defibrillators or AED. We walk you through the process from finding an unresponsive person and applying the AED to the start of CPR.

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CPR is a simple but effective procedure that allows almost anyone to sustain life in the first critical minutes of cardiac arrest. It provides oxygenated blood to the brain and heart, long enough to keep vital organs alive until professional rescuers arrive. AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is an electronic device that can deliver a shock of electricity to get to return to a normal heartbeat. AEDs are very accurate and easy to use. With a few hours of training, anyone can learn to operate an AED safely.

Ninety-five percent of people who have SCA die from it—most within minutes. Rapid treatment of SCA with a defibrillator can be lifesaving. A defibrillator is a device that sends an electric shock to the heart to try to restore its normal rhythm. Automated external defibrillators (AEDs), which often are found in public places like airports and office buildings, can be used by bystanders to save the lives of people who are having SCA. Ordinary people and youngsters can easily operate the LifeLine AED with minimal training.

Hello. I would like some tips/advice on how to get into this field.
I looked at many websites and according to one the levels of EMS training in Alaska are-

ETT
EMT-I
Defibrillator Technician
EMT-II
EMT-III
MICP

So it doesn’t look like the Alaskan model in much different from that of other states.
What sorts of prerequisites need I have before getting into ETT training? The only certification I have is for CPR/AED-Adult I received from a course I took with the Red Cross recently. I am thinking that I should go for basic life support and first aid stuff but I don’t know. Although I have gone over this over the internet quite a bit, if I knew what I was doing I wouldn’t be asking this question. Thank you for your help.