Heartsaver CPR AED – Irish Heart Foundation
The American Heart Association(AHA)/ Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) Heartsaver CPR & AED in Healthcare training course is a 3-hour programme which provides attendees with the techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and the relief of choking for adults, children and infants.
Upcoming Courses
There are currently no public courses scheduled. For more information or to arrange an in-house booking, please contact us on 01 895 5755.
The Heartsaver AED course follows a practice-while-watching video format and is led by instructors who will provide feedback and guide you through the lessons and help improve your CPR technique as you practice on a manikin.
Participants can opt to take the adult portion of this course only (which covers adult CPR and use of the AED) and this can be done in two-hours.
Participant who can demonstrate high quality CPR at the end of the course will receive an IHF/AHA Heartsaver AED course completion card which is valid for two years.
Course Duration & Assessments
The course takes approximately 3 hours to complete and course participants are evaluated by skills testing and a written multiple choice exam.
Admission and Certification
- Learners must be 18 years or older.
- Relevant background in healthcare.
- The course is delivered in English. It is the responsibility of the learner that their proficiency in English is adequate for the course to participate successfully.
If you are able to successfully complete both the skills and written exam assessment components of the course you will receive an Irish Heart Foundation Heartsaver AED certificate that is valid for 2 years.
Support
We welcomes learners with disabilities and makes every effort to provide facilities and support, where possible. We ask that learners who may need additional support or facilities during their course inform us at the time of application.