Irish Heart Foundation and American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
The Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course is designed for healthcare professionals who are required to perform high-quality CPR and deliver essential life-saving interventions in both in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings.
Delivered in accordance with Irish Heart Foundation and American Heart Association guidelines, this internationally recognised programme ensures participants are equipped to manage cardiac and respiratory emergencies safely and effectively.
If you require further information or wish to arrange a booking, please contact us.
Who It Is For
The Basic Life Support Provider course is intended for healthcare professionals who provide direct patient care in a variety of clinical environments.
Participants may include, but are not limited to:
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Dentists
- Physiotherapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Medical and Nursing Students
- Allied Health Professionals
Requirements
- There are no formal prerequisites for this course.
- Participants must be physically able to perform chest compressions on a manikin while kneeling.
- Students should have sufficient English language proficiency to participate fully in instruction and assessment.
Method of Delivery
The course is delivered by a qualified Irish Heart Foundation instructor and includes:
- Video-guided instruction
- Practical demonstrations
- Hands-on skills stations
- Scenario-based assessment
A blended learning option is available, allowing participants to complete an online component prior to attending a practical skills session.
The course is delivered in English.
Course Description
The programme combines structured theory with practical skills training to ensure competence in adult, child and infant resuscitation.
Key areas covered include:
- Updates and key changes in Basic Life Support
- Critical concepts of high-quality CPR
- The American Heart Association Chain of Survival
- One-rescuer CPR and AED use for adults, children and infants
- Two-rescuer CPR and AED use for adults, children and infants
- Differences between adult, child and infant resuscitation techniques
- Bag-mask ventilation for all age groups
- Rescue breathing techniques
- Relief of choking for adults, children and infants
Emphasis is placed on effective team-based resuscitation and safe, structured response to cardiac arrest.
Duration
The course duration ranges from 3 to 5 hours depending on class size and delivery format.
Assessment
Participants are assessed through:
- A practical scenario-based skills assessment
- A 25-question multiple-choice examination
The minimum pass mark is 84 percent, equivalent to 21 correct answers.
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants receive a digital certificate issued by the Irish Heart Foundation and the American Heart Association.
Certification is valid for two years and is recognised internationally.
Renewal
Certification remains valid for two years. To maintain qualification, participants must complete the full course again prior to expiry. There is no shortened refresher course for in-date certificate holders.
Why Choose Medicore
Internationally recognised certification
Delivered in accordance with Irish Heart Foundation and American Heart Association standards.
Experienced instructors
Courses are facilitated by qualified instructors with practical clinical experience.
Blended learning option available
Flexible delivery to accommodate professional schedules.
Practical and team-focused training
Emphasis on high-quality CPR, airway management and coordinated resuscitation response.
Enrol Today
Medicore’s Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course ensures healthcare professionals maintain the competence and confidence required to respond effectively to cardiac and respiratory emergencies.
Contact us to secure your place or arrange in-house delivery for your organisation.