Basic Life Support (CPR) for Healthcare Provider

After completing the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the Cardiac Arrest Chain of Survival and how each link contributes to improving survival from cardiac arrest.
• Apply teamwork skills, prioritizing interprofessional teamwork and communication during cardiac emergencies through simulated multiple-responder scenarios.
• Integrate feedback on performance in CPR technique, emphasizing continuous improvement in skills, knowledge retention and team building.
• Articulate the importance of high-quality CPR and its impacts on survival.
• Demonstrate high-quality CPR for adults, children and infants, including chest compressions and ventilations with a barrier device.
• Explain the purpose of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and how it can improve survival from cardiac arrest.
• Demonstrate how to effectively use an AED in conjunction with CPR for adults, children and infants.
• Describe identification and management of life-threatening conditions that can lead to cardiac arrest in adults, children and infants.
• Examine the potential differences in basic life support care for adults, children and infants.
• Recognize the signs of choking and initial actions needed for adults, children and infants.
• Perform appropriate techniques to relieve choking in adults, children and infants.