Cardiac First Responder is a dedicated course to teach participants to recognise and treat a person whose heart has stopped and they are not breathing before professional help arrives on the scene.  These skills may help save a life.

The course is taught under the auspieces of the Irish Heart Foundation, who are affiliated with the American Heart Association.

We teach CFR/ AED on 2 levels;

• Heartsaver CPR/AED for the general public

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

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Cardiac First Responder Course Objectives:

• Recognising and treating somebody who is suffering a heart attack or is in cardiac arrest

• Understanding and initiating the 5 links in the chain of survival

• Correctly using an automated external defibrillator (AED)

• Understanding and diagnosing the signs and symptoms of a stroke

Cardiac First Responder Course Content

• Patient Assessment

• 5 links in the Chain of Survival

• Effective Cardio Pulmunary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Understanding and correct use of an AED

• The relief of choking for adults, children and infants

• Stroke patients

• When and how to administer aspirin

Duration

4 hours – Heartsaver CPR/AED

4.5 hours - BLS

Number of Candidates

Up to 6 People per course

Cardiac First Responder Course Certification

On successful completion of the training programme each participant will receive an Irish Heart Foundation CFR certificate which is valid for 2 years.