Defibrillator training

A persons chance of survival from a heart attack dramatically improves with early defibrillation - the use of the Automated External Defibrilator (AED) and early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Defibrilation should ideally be administered within the first few minutes following a cardiac arrest.

Course Content:

• Adult and Paediatric CPR, including two 'rescuer' scenarios
• Use of bag valve mask and barrier devices
• Management of foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO)
• Use of AEDs

Course Duration

This course takes 4:5 hours to complete

Evaluation

Participants are evaluated by skills testing and a written evaluation, comprising of multiple choice questions

Certification

Irish Heart Foundation course completion cards are given upon successful completion of the course.

Note:

Participants should revalidate their skills every 90 days. The revalidation process takes 15 minutes.

For more information please contact us.

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