Content:

• The 'ABCDE' approach to the sick patient
• Treating an unconscious casualty
• Activation of emergency services
• Adult and Child Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• AED familiarisation and operation (any type)
• Use of resuscitation equipment
• Cardiac arrest simulation practice

"All members of the Primary Health Care Team who have contact with patients should be trained and equipped, to a level appropriate for their expected role, to resuscitate patients who suffer cardiopulmonary arrest in the community."

Resuscitation for Primary Care Professionals

The course provides community healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills required to recognise and manage a patient in cardiac arrest until the arrival of emergency services.

Assessment & certification

Continuous assessment

Successful students receive a certificate of competence valid for 1 year.

Course delivered in accordance with current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines and the 'Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Guidance for clinical practice and training in Primary Care' (July 2001).

Course duration & cost

4 hours (negotiable)

£40.00 per person (Up to 6 people)