HeartSaver CPR & AED Course
Offered by O'Hanlon Health and Safety
The HeartSaver CPR & AED course covers essential skills for managing cardiac and respiratory emergencies. Participants will learn how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), when and how it should be used, and who can safely operate it. This course emphasizes practical skills and student participation, with a video-based, instructor-led format. It uses the American Heart Association's (AHA) Practice-While-Watching (PWW) technique, which allows instructors to observe students, provide feedback, and guide learning throughout the course.
By the end of the training, participants will have completed multiple CPR cycles using a defibrillator, ensuring they are comfortable and confident in applying these skills in real-life situations.
Course Aim:
The goal of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver life-saving techniques in emergency situations.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Deliver a two-minute cycle of CPR
- Safely and effectively use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Assist someone who is choking
Course Requirements:
- Participants must be physically capable of performing chest compressions on a mannequin while kneeling.
- Effective chest compressions and ventilations must be demonstrated during the course.
- Proficiency in the English language is required to interact with the instructor and follow the course materials.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for individuals who want to learn CPR and AED usage but are not expected to use these skills frequently. This includes:
- Non-healthcare personnel (e.g., sports coaches, teachers, parents)
- Non-acute healthcare staff (e.g., healthcare assistants, medical secretaries, dental nurses)
Course Modules:
- Adult Chest Compressions
- Adult Breaths
- Adult Pocket Face Mask
- Adult Practice
- Adult Defibrillation
- Adult Choking
- Child CPR Full
- Infant CPR Full
- Child Choking
- Infant Choking
Course Delivery:
The course is led by an Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) certified instructor who will use a DVD to guide participants through each module. The course is delivered in English.
Course Duration:
The course lasts between 2 to 3 hours, depending on the modules covered and the number of participants.
Assessment:
Throughout the course, participants are continuously assessed by the instructor. At the end of the training, students will face a complete CPR & AED scenario in which they must demonstrate all learned skills to successfully pass the course.
Certification & Materials Provided:
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an Irish Heart Foundation / American Heart Association credit card-sized certificate, valid for 2 years and recognized internationally.
Participants will also receive the following materials:
- CPR Pocket Mask
- Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) Red Card
Certification Renewal:
After the two-year certification period, participants must retake the course to maintain their qualification. There is no refresher training available for those with an in-date certificate.
Book Your Course Today:
Contact us to book your course or for more information:
- Phone: 083 048 4245
- WhatsApp: 083 048 4245
- Email: ohanlonhealthandsafety@gmail.com
By choosing O'Hanlon Health and Safety for your HeartSaver CPR AED training, you will be well-prepared to respond to cardiac emergencies with confidence and skill.
