Irish Heart Foundation -Basic Life Support Course
Our Medicore Medical Services Basic Life Support course equips healthcare professionals with essential CPR and life-saving skills for both in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings.
Designed for various healthcare providers, the course covers high-quality CPR techniques, AED use, rescue breathing, and more, ensuring you’re prepared for critical medical emergencies.
No prerequisites required.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Course
This course by Medicore Medical Services is designed for healthcare professionals who need to know how to perform CPR, as well as other essential life-saving techniques, in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings.
This internationally recognised course ensures participants are equipped with the skills and knowledge to handle cardiac and respiratory emergencies, making it an indispensable qualification for professionals in the healthcare sector.
Course details
Who's it for
The Basic Life Support provider course is intended for participants who provide healthcare to patients in a wide variety of settings, including in-hospital and out of hospital settings.
These healthcare providers may include (but are not limited to) Doctors, Nurses, Dentists, Physiotherapists, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Medical/Nursing Students.
Requirements
There are currently no prerequisites for this course.
Students should be physically well enough to carry out chest compression on a manikin while kneeling.
Method of Delivery
The course is facilitated by an Irish Heart Foundation qualifed instructor who will use video and practical demonstrations to guide you through the course.
There is also a Blended Learning option available for this course.
The course is delivered through English.
Renewal
In order to maintain you qualification after your two-year certification period you will be required to undertake the course again.
There is no refresher training for people who currently have an in-date certificate.
Course Description
The basic cardiac life support course is structured to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in life-saving techniques.
Course Highlights
Key Changes in Basic Life Support: Stay updated with the latest practices and protocols.
High-Quality CPR: Learn critical concepts for effective chest compressions.
CPR Techniques: Includes 1-rescuer and 2-rescuer CPR for adults, children, and infants.
AED Use: Master the use of Automated External Defibrillators.
Rescue Breathing: Practice rescue techniques tailored for adults, children, and infants.
Advanced Airway CPR: Learn techniques for scenarios involving advanced airway management.
Choking Relief: Step-by-step guidance for relieving choking in all age groups.
Bag-Mask Ventilation: Techniques for providing effective ventilation in emergencies.
Modules
- Key Changes in Basic Life Support
- Critical Concepts of High-quality CPR
- American Heart Association Chain of Survival
- 1-Rescuer CPR and AED for Adult, Child and Infant
- 2-Rescuer CPR and AED for Adult, Child and Infant
- Differences between Adult, Child and Infant Rescue Techniques
- Bag-mask Techniques for Adult, Child and Infant
- Rescue Breathing for Adult, Child and Infant
- Relief of Choking for Adult, Child and Infant.
Duration
The course is between 3 - 5 hours long depending on the number of students on the course.
Assessment
Students will be assessed on a practical scenario and 25 multiple choice questions. Pass rate is 84% (21 questions)
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course students will be issued with an Irish Heart Foundation / American Heart Association digital certificate.
This certificate will be valid for 2 years.
It should also be noted that as this course is certified by both the Irish Heart Foundation & American Heart Association it is recognised internationally.