Course: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Defibrillation and Anaphylaxis Training

This course is aimed at healthcare professionals (although it can be studied by others who share an interest in the modules) After completing this course, the healthcare professional should have the theoretical knowledge to be able to: - Perform cardiopulmonary (CPR) to the Resuscitation Council (UK) 2010 guidelines - Safely use an automated external defibrillator - Recognise, and treat anaphylaxis This knowledge will be assessed through a multiple-choice question paper (self-assessment), and it is recommended that this theoretical knowledge is followed by optional, practical training.

Course Contents:

Module 1

• DR ABC
• Danger: the 3 Ss
• Response
• Airway
• Breathing
• Emergency services
• Resuscitation in Adults
• Rescue Breaths
• Vomiting
• Resuscitation in Children and Babies
• Cardiac Arrest
• CPR - Chest Compressions and Breathing Check (Adults)
• CPR on children and babies
• Resuscitation Council UK and COVID-19
• CPR Decisions and Respect
• DNACPR

Module 2

• Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
• How the Heart Works
• Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)
• What Causes Ventricular Fibrillation
• Treatment for Ventricular Fibrillation
• More Information about Defibrillators
• Defibrillator Pads - Video Demonstration

Module 3

• What is Anaphylaxis?
• Anaphylaxis - What is Happening?
• Time Course for Fatal Anaphylactic Reactions
• What can Cause Anaphylaxis
• Signs and Symptoms of Anaphylaxis?
• Airway
• Breathing
• Circulation
• Disability
• Exposure
• When is Anaphylaxis likely to Happen?
• What is the Treatment?
• Intramuscular Adrenaline
• How does Adrenaline work
• The Use of Auto-Injectors
• Fatal Posture in Anaphylaxis
• Differential Diagnosis
• Intramuscular (IM) Injections