Recognised by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC)

Aim

To provide personnel involved in Healthcare or frequently exposed to first aid situations with the knowledge and skill to recognise cardiac arrest, perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Training Objectives

Recognise Cardiac Arrest
Perform CPR 1 & 2 rescuer
Use of Face Mask
Use an AED
Recognise Choking and Treatment of Choking
Assess Stokes (FAST) and Treatment
Place patient in Recovery position
Administer Aspirin
Critical Incident Stress Awareness
Understand Legal Indemnity Issues

Course Syllabus

Recognition of Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest and Stroke
Scene Assessment
CPR 1 & 2 rescuers
Basic Life Support for Adults, Children & Infants
Use of Face masks
AED Use
Administration of Asprin
Recognition and Relieving of Choking

Course Duration

3 – 4 hours

Certification

All successful candidates will be certified in CPR and AED use through PHECC.
Certification is valid for 2 years from date of issue, thereafter subject to re-certification.