Sector-specific

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

First Aid 50 hours

Introduction

This training course is a programme aimed at professionals of the health and trained staff who wish to to acquire o improve their knowledge and skills in the field of life support. Throughout the various teaching modules, participants will explore a wide range of topics relating to emergency care cardiac conditions and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Through teaching modules in-depth analyses and case studies, participants will be better equipped to provide effective life-saving care and save lives in emergency situations.

Objectives

  1. To understand the basics of CPR.

  2. Recognise the early signs of a cardiac emergency.

  3. To master assessment techniques in BLS and ACLS.

  4. To manage critical cases of SVA appropriately.

Table of Contents

TEACHING UNIT 1. BASIC CONCEPTS.

TEACHING UNIT 2: PREVENTION OF CARDIAC ARREST.

TEACHING UNIT 3. PRIMARY ASSESSMENT OF SVB AND SECONDARY ASSESSMENT OF SVA.

  1. The primary assessment in Basic Life Support.
  2. She was assessed as requiring Advanced Life Support.

TEACHING UNIT 4. THE DYNAMICS OF AN EFFECTIVE RESUSCITATION TEAM.

  1. Roles of the coordinator and team members. .
  2. Elements of the dynamics of an effective resuscitation team.

TEACHING UNIT 5. FUNDAMENTAL CASES OF SVA

  1. Case of respiratory arrest.
  2. A case of ventricular fibrillation treated with CPR and an AED.
  3. Case of VF / pulseless VT.
  4. Case of non-pulse electrical activity (NPE).
  5. Case of asystole.
  6. Cases of acute coronary syndromes.
  7. A case of bradycardia.
  8. A case of unstable tachycardia.
  9. A case of stable tachycardia.
  10. A case of acute stroke.

TEACHING UNIT 6. BASIC CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION FOR CHILDREN.

TEACHING UNIT 7. APPENDIX

  1. Competence checklists for the skills module.
  2. Checklist for the CPR and AED exam.
  3. Competence checklists.
  4. Mega Code checklists.
Scroll to Top