Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure used by by-standers, first aiders and medical personnel to manually circulate blood around the body when the heart has stopped working. CPR is administered when a patient is found to have no pulse or respirations. CPR is continued until either the patient has a return of a pulse, the rescuer gets too tired to continue, a medical professional takes over, or he is declared by a paramedic or a doctor.
Roughly 9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital dies. When CPR is administered immediately after sudden cardiac arrest a victim’s chances of survival are almost tripled! When we look at the research it was found that around 70% of victims suffer cardiac arrest while at home. Whether you are young or old, knowing CPR can be the difference between life and death for your family, friends, or work colleagues.
Choking is another major killer which leads to cardiac arrest due to the interruption of oxygen supply to the lungs and ultimately the brain. Choking has been called the fourth biggest cause of unintentional injury death and almost half of choking victims are over the age of 74. Food and dentures are often the culprits of choking in elderly victims. The very young are also at risk of choking as they explore the world by placing objects in their mouths. Quick intervention following choking is crucial to relieve the foreign body obstruction to prevent cardiac arrest!
Absolute Health Services offers the well-known BLS for Healthcare Providers course which is accredited through the American Heart Association (AHA) as well as the CPR for Professionals and CPR for Everyone which is accredited through the Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa (RCSA). Our instructors are also all qualified paramedics with many years’ worth of experience in emergency patient treatment and we will ensure that you receive the best learning event possible!
Our CPR, AED & Choking Training Courses
CPR for Everyone Course
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving skill that everyone should know, as it has been proven that performing CPR assists in keeping vital organs alive until professional help, or the paramedics arrive. We also teach delegates how to use an AED and the treatment for Choking. Everyone should know this skill, so arrange a group of 8 delegates and we will facilitate your CPR course at your or our premises.
Price:
R450.00 excluding VAT
Duration:
3 Hours
Accreditation:
Accredited with the Resuscitation Council of South Africa
CPR for Professionals Course
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving skill that all healthcare professionals are taught and know how to perform, but unfortunately don’t get the opportunity to practice in real life, or practice in a training environment. This course is designed by the Resuscitation Council of SA for professionals and has a different and more flexible approach to the training workshop, compared to the normal AHA BLS for Health Care Providers, which we are used to.
Price:
R725.00 excluding VAT
Duration:
4 Hours
Accreditation:
Accredited with the Resuscitation Council of South Africa
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Course
The popular course covers the latest global CPR, choking, and AED (automated external defibrillator) protocols for adults, children, and infants. It is the ideal course for all healthcare professionals to attend to revise and refresh the latest BLS resuscitation trends and protocols, practice CPR and sharpen their skills. We also offer CPR for Professionals which is very similar to BLS for Healthcare Providers but is accredited by the Resuscitation Council of South Africa.
Price:
R850.00 excluding VAT
Duration:
5 Hours
Accreditation:
Accredited with the Resuscitation Council of South Africa and American Heart Association