HeartSaver CPR & AED Course
At Medicore Medical Services, our CPR & AED courses are designed to empower individuals with the skills and confidence needed to respond effectively to cardiac and respiratory emergencies. Certified by the Irish Heart Foundation /American Heart Association, our courses combine practical techniques with expert instruction, ensuring you are fully equipped to handle critical situations.
HeartSaver CPR & AED
The HeartSaver CPR & AED course by Medicore Medical Services covers a range of topics to do with cardiac and respiratory emergencies. It will also teach you how to use an AED, when it should be used and who should use it.
This course focuses heavily on practical skills and student participation. This video-based, instructor-led course that teaches adult, child & infant CPR and AED use, as well as how to relieve choking.
This course teaches skills with the American Heart Associations research-proven Practice-While-Watching (PWW) technique, which allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback and guide the students’ learning of skills.
By the end of the course the students will have completed numerous cycles of CPR while using a defibrillator, this is all designed to make the student more comfortable and confident, if ever asked to carry out the skills for real.
HeartSaver CPR & AED Course
Who's it for
The course is for people who want to learn CPR and AED use but who are not expected to use it regularly. This could include non-healthcare personnel, sports coaches, teachers and parents as a very small example.
This course is also suitable for non-acute healthcare staff such as healthcare assistants, administrative staff, medical secretaries and dental nurses.
Requirements
Students should be physically fit enough to carry out chest compression on a manikin while kneeling. It is a requirement that students demonstrate effective compressions and ventilations during the class.
Student should also have a level of English language proficiency that will allow them to interact with the instructor and be led by the video.
Method of Delivery
The course is facilitated by an instructor from Medicore Medical Services who will use the AHA/IHF video to guide you through the course.
The course is delivered through English.
There is also a Blended Learning option available for this course.
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
Our Heartsaver CPR & AED courses are structured to provide comprehensive, hands-on learning experiences.
Key components include:
CPR Training: Learn the principles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including delivering a two-minute cycle of compressions and breaths using the AHA/IHF’s proven Practice-While-Watching (PWW) technique.
AED Use: Understand when and how to safely and effectively use an automated external defibrillator in emergency situations.
Choking Assistance: Gain the skills to assist adults, children, and infants who are choking.
Tailored Modules: Covering essential topics such as adult and child CPR, infant CPR, and defibrillation, these modules ensure all participants receive thorough and relevant training.
With a focus on practical application, students will have numerous opportunities to practice cycles of CPR while using a defibrillator, making them more confident and prepared for real-life emergencies.
Certification for Heartsaver CPR: Participants will receive an AHA/IHF internationally recognised digital certificate upon successful completion, valid for two years.
Modules
- 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 is between 2 - 4 hours long depending on the modules undertaken and the number of students on the course.
Assessment
As students progress through the course they will be continually assessed by the instructor. Towards the end of the course the students will be presented with a complete CPR & AED scenario to which they must respond.
Students must successfully complete all necessary steps to pass the course.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course students will be issued with an Irish Heart Foundation / American Heart Association recognised digital certificate.
This cert will be valid for 2 years.
Why Choose medicore?
Certified and Recognised Training:
Our courses are certified by both the Irish Heart Foundation and the American Heart Association, ensuring international recognition and credibility.
Expert-Led Instruction:
Delivered by experienced instructors, our training CPR courses incorporate video-based learning with guided hands-on practice to maximise skill development.
Flexible Learning Options:
In addition to in-person training, we offer a Blended Learning option to accommodate various schedules and learning preferences.
Comprehensive Curriculum:
From adult chest compressions to child and infant CPR, choking assistance, and defibrillation, our courses cover every critical aspect of emergency response.
Practical Skills:
Our hands-on approach ensures participants are comfortable performing CPR and use an AED confidently in real-life scenarios.
Medicore ensures that every successful participant leaves our Heartsaver CPR & AED course not only CPR certified but also confident in their ability to act decisively in emergencies.
Enrol Today in Medicore’s CPR and AED Training
Whether you are a sports coach, teacher, parent, or healthcare assistant, our courses are designed to meet your needs. Gain the knowledge and skills to save lives with Medicore’s training CPR and AED certification programs. Enrol today and take the first step toward becoming a life-saving responder!