The BLS for Healthcare Providers (HCP) course is designed to teach the skills of CPR for victims of all ages (Adult, Child & Infant) including ventilation with a barrier device, a pocket facemask, and a bag valve mask device.
It also teaches the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and the relief of Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO). This is the only Irish Heart Foundation/American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) course that certifies successful completion for healthcare professionals.
The BLS (HCP) course is the recommended Basic Life Support course for all Healthcare Professionals.
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These healthcare providers may include (but are not limited to) Physicians, Medical Students, General Practitioners, General and Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Managers and Staff Nurses, Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians, Dentists, Respiratory Therapists, Cardiac Technicians, Cardiac Rehabilitation Staff, Physiotherapists, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Nursing Students, Care Assistants and other Allied Healthcare Personnel.
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Healthcare professional Instructor & DVD-led skills demonstration and practice sessions that include: [/toggle] Depending on our clients’ budget, we can offer… GOLD COMBINATION SILVER COMBINATION BRONZE COMBINATION All Code Blue courses are eligible for CPD/CME points. The exact number of points you can claim depends on what your occupation/speciality is. This course is eligible for up to 4.5 hours of face-to-face CPD. More information on Medical Council and An Bord Altranais
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