Overview
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) training is designed for non-professional responder (swimming coaches, health and fitness staff, corporate, industrial and retail employees) required to have CPR and AED knowledge or for those who simply want to help in an emergency.
This course focuses on sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, airway obstruction, CPR, and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) at the scene of an accident or sudden illness with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way until the Emergency Medical Services arrive.
Curriculum
A wide range of topics are covered including:-
- Universal Precautions
- Chain of Survival
- Stroke
- Heart Attack
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Emergency Action Steps
- Airway Management
- Rescue Breathing
- Chest Compressions
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- AED Use and Operation
- Foreign Body Airway Obstruction – Choking.
Teaching methods
Traditional Classroom Training.
Blended Training – Blended Training combines the convenience of online learning with a shortened practical skills session in order to meet both knowledge and skill objectives for learners. Using an online learning platform to meet knowledge objectives provides flexibility and self-control for the learner and convenience and cost savings for an individual, organisation or employer.
Pre-Requisite
None
Duration
Minimum 4 – 6 hours.
Costs
- Classroom Training: R 360.00 per delegate
- Blended Learning: see CPR and AED – Blended
Refreshments (tea/ coffee) are provided for Public Courses.
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Certification
Subject to assessment, all participants will be issued with a Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) certificate from one of the following accreditation agencies.