Basic Life Support

An American Heart Association course designed to teach the skills of Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for victims of all ages.

It includes CPR and relief of Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO) for Adult, Child and Infant and Automated External Defibrillation techniques presented with videos, demonstrations and practice. Accredited by the HPCSA for 14 CPD points (incl 1 Point for Ethics).

General Info:

• A comprehensive manual is included which requires sufficient time for study and to learn, as there is an MCQ Skills test. Ensure that you have receievd your manual tiemously so that you can familiarise yourself with the contents before commencement of the course.
• The Course finishes when all the Candidates satisfy all the requirements, therefore closing times will depend on their capabilities
• Please come in comfortable clothing and ladies please wear long pants, as you will be practicing on the floor.
• Watch-and-Practice
• The Academy of Accident and Emergency Medicine is an accredited Institution for the provision of American Heart Association courses.