Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers 24th March, 2023

Eligible to attend:  Medical, Nursing, Paramedical

Time:    9.30a.m. – 2.30p.m.

Aim:

This 4.5-hour basic life support provider course is accredited by the American Heart Association and Irish Heart Foundation. It is available only for  medical, nursing and para-medical working in healthcare settings. The skills taught include adult and paediatric CPR including two rescuer scenarios, use of bag valve mask and barrier devices, management of foreign body airway obstruction and use of AED’s. Course participants are evaluated by skills testing and a written multiple choice evaluation.

Certificate by the AHA/IHF is valid for 2 years and will be issued to each successful participant.

Accreditation/CPD: 

6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) approved by An Bord Altranais Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (The Nurse and Midwifery Board of Ireland)