Clubs avail of Ulster GAA Defibrillator Training

Ulster GAA has recently undertaken a pilot programme offering defibrillator training to GAA Clubs, delivered by GAA members.

The AED pilot training scheme, undertaken in conjunction with the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, has seen 246 GAA club members trained in emergency response and defibrillator use by GAA members. 12 Ulster GAA volunteers delivered this training having availed of AED tutor training offer as part of the scheme.

Feedback from the pilot programme was extremely positive with content very well received. Notably 81% of attendees at courses were new to AED training, so the scheme has certainly succeeded in swelling the number of first responders among GAA communities.

The pilot scheme exceeded the targets set out by the Department of Health and a review is currently underway to determine the future direction of the initiative. Clubs will be advised of the outcome of this in the coming months.