Description
In this four-module online course, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to act in critical situations. You’ll explore CPR techniques for adults and children, learn the role of an automated defibrillator (AED) in cardiac emergencies, and understand how to handle choking incidents for all ages. By practicing these skills and developing composure under pressure, you’ll be prepared to assist anyone in need.
The four modules contained in this course are:
- Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Child and Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Using an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
- Choking
Target Audience
This course is aimed at any professional who provides care to patients or individuals needing support. This includes all professionals working in health, education and social care. This course is also suitable for parents, carers, family members, people working in the sports and leisure industry, police officers, fire fighters, traffic wardens, taxi drivers, lifeguards – in fact anyone who may find themselves in a position to help save a life.
A CPD Certified Course
This online course has reached the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) standards and benchmarks, and the learning values have been scrutinised to ensure integrity and quality by the CPD Certification Service.
Learning objectives
At the end of the course you will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental lifesaving skills for adults and children
- Respond effectively to cardiac emergencies
- Understand the role and function of a defibrillator
- Recognise and manage choking incidents in all ages
- Demonstrate competence and composure when providing emergency care
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements.
Course assessment and certification
On successful completion of the final assessment a downloadable certificate is immediately available from your Online Training Academy Dashboard.