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Basic Cardiac Life Support Course

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What will I learn?

Master crucial life-saving skills with our Basic Cardiac Life Support Course, specifically tailored for healthcare professionals in Ireland. Learn top-quality CPR techniques, patient assessment methods, and the proper use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). Understand emergency response systems within the Irish context and ensure a smooth handover to advanced care teams. Prioritise scene safety and improve your ability to communicate effectively during emergencies. Enhance your expertise and be ready to make a vital difference in emergency situations.

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Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you'd like to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Master CPR techniques: Ensure effective chest compressions and rescue breaths are performed to a high standard.

Assess patient status: Evaluate breathing, pulse, and levels of consciousness accurately.

Operate AED devices: Apply the AED correctly and follow its prompts for defibrillation.

Activate emergency systems: Communicate effectively and notify the appropriate personnel according to Irish protocols.

Ensure scene safety: Identify potential hazards and secure the environment properly.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.