HeartSaver CPR & AED Course
The HeartSaver CPR & AED course by Medicore Medical Services covers essential skills for responding to cardiac and respiratory emergencies. Participants learn when to perform CPR, how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and how to assist adults, children, and infants who are choking.
This video-based, instructor-led course uses the American Heart Association / Irish Heart Foundation Practice-While-Watching (PWW) method, allowing instructors to observe, guide, and provide real-time feedback as students develop their skills.
By the end of the course, students will have completed multiple cycles of CPR while using a defibrillator, building confidence and competence for real-life emergencies.
Who Is This Course For?
- Non-healthcare personnel
- Sports coaches
- Teachers
- Parents
- Healthcare assistants
- Administrative healthcare staff
- Medical secretaries
- Dental nurses
This course is suitable for individuals who are not expected to use CPR regularly but want to be prepared to act confidently in an emergency.
Entry Requirements
- Physically able to perform chest compressions on a manikin while kneeling
- Able to demonstrate effective compressions and ventilations during assessment
- Sufficient English language proficiency to follow video instruction and interact with the instructor
Method of Delivery
The course is facilitated by a qualified Medicore instructor using official AHA/IHF training videos to guide participants through structured, hands-on learning.
- Instructor-led classroom format
- Video-based learning (AHA/IHF)
- Blended Learning option available
- Delivered in English
Course Content & Modules
Core Components
- CPR Training: Two-minute cycles of compressions and breaths using the PWW technique
- AED Use: Safe and effective defibrillator operation
- Choking Assistance: Adult, child, and infant choking management
Modules Include:
- 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
Duration
The course duration is between 2 – 4 hours, depending on the modules selected and the number of participants.
Assessment
Participants are continuously assessed throughout the course. At the conclusion, students must successfully respond to a full CPR & AED scenario and complete all required skills to pass.
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants will receive an Irish Heart Foundation / American Heart Association internationally recognised digital certificate.
Certification is valid for two years.
Renewal
To maintain certification, participants must retake the full course after the two-year validity period. There is no separate refresher course option.
Why Choose Medicore?
- Certified & Recognised Training: Accredited by IHF and AHA
- Expert-Led Instruction: Experienced instructors delivering structured, hands-on training
- Flexible Learning Options: In-person and blended learning formats available
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers adult, child, and infant CPR, choking, and AED use
- Practical Skills Focus: Emphasis on confidence and real-world application
Every successful participant leaves not only certified, but confident in their ability to act decisively in an emergency.
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Whether you are a coach, teacher, parent, or healthcare assistant, our HeartSaver CPR & AED course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to save lives.
Yes. The Heartsaver CPR and AED course is designed for individuals with no prior medical training. It is ideal for members of the public, workplace staff, teachers, sports coaches, parents and non-clinical personnel who want to learn life-saving skills.
Yes. Upon successful completion, participants receive a digital certificate recognised by the Irish Heart Foundation and the American Heart Association. The certification is valid for two years.
Yes. Participants are continuously assessed throughout the course by the instructor. At the end of the course, learners must successfully complete a full CPR and AED scenario demonstrating effective compressions, ventilations and safe AED use.