CPR / AED (Heartsaver AED)

The CPR / AED Course teaches the basic techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and the relief of choking for adults, children and infants.

The AED is an important link in the chain of survival and the course teaches participants how to use one effectively.

An AED is a computerised defibrillator which analyses the heart rhythm of a person in cardiac arrest and uses voice prompts to advise users if a shock is needed.

Programme Content
  •  Recognise the signs and symptoms of four major emergencies:
                     Heart attach
                 Stroke
                 Cardiac arrest
                 Foreign body airway obstruction
  •   When it is appropriate to use the AED machine
  •   Correct operation and use of the AED machine
  •   Basic techniques of adult CPR
  •  Barrier devices in CPR
  • First aid for choking.

 

Programme Certification

 
Participants receive an Irish Heart Foundation card after successfully completing the course.

 

Programme Duration

 
Half day
9am - 1pm