Programme Objective
The course is designed to allow participants attain a basic understanding of Basic Life Support situations and their treatment. This course is Level 1 on the PHECC (Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council) Training Standards.
Outline Syllabus
- An introduction to Sudden Cardiac Death
- Heart Disease
- CPR - Adult
- Foreign Body Airway Obstruction - Adult
- AED Operation
- Stroke – including FAST assessment
- Optional:
- Child CPR
- Child Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
- Infant CPR
- Infant Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
Training Method
All participants will have hands on use of bandage dressing and the recovery position. The Heartsaver AED Course is designed to prepare people to provide CPR and AED's in a safe, timely, and effective manner. The course goals include cognitive and psychomotor objectives. This course is for people with limited or no medical training who need a credential in CPR with AED. As all our instructors are frontline emergency services personnel they add real value to the course content.
Participant Profile
This course is open to anybody who wishes to gain a qualification in basic first aid. Ideal for business, clubs, social groups.
No. of participants
Max 8
Training Facilities
The programme is delivered using a variety of tools, including PowerPoint presentations and interactive DVDs. The demonstration element is key in allowing the learner to achieve the relevant competencies and our instructors place emphasis on ensuring that learners achieve these competencies through demonstration and student practice.
Certification
PHECC certification – Valid for 2 years. We are affiliated with Safety Solutions to provide and certify this course.