About our classroom courses
Our classroom courses are video based and led by AHA and ASHI instructors. The courses have been updated to reflect 2020 international resuscitation guidelines. Participants benefit from learning in a dynamic group environment with personalised hands-on coaching. The lifesaving skills are taught with the AHA’s research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which allows students to practice skills guided by video in real time.
CPR for Schools
Most cardiac arrests occur in the community and are fatal in 90% of cases. The majority are witnessed by family, friends or bystanders and research has shown that early CPR can double or even triple survival. The World Health Organisation, American Heart Association and European Resuscitation Council endorse CPR training for all children over the age of 12 to “learn to save a life”.
Testimonials
"It's such an important life skill"
"It gave a lot of detail into why and how to give CPR but was also really fun"
"It was nice and fast paced so we didn't get bored!"
"I enjoyed how interactive it was. You didn't get bored"
"It made me more confident when it comes to CPR. I think its very important for everyone"
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Target audienceCPR for Schools® is an American Heart Association (AHA) programme that’s suitable for middle school, secondary school and university students in addition to teachers and staff. This course is geared at creating the next generation of lifesavers.
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What to expectVideo and AHA instructor-facilitated onsite training using the latest AHA scientific guidelines Students learn lifesaving CPR skills in just one session The AHA’s ‘practice while watching technique’ ensures maximum hands-on practice in a dynamic, fun and engaging environment Up to 30 students trained per session Certificate of participation awarded on completion Each student receives a skills’ reminder and healthy lifestyle booklet to share with family and friends
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Course contentAdult CPR Child CPR Adult and child choking relief Use of an AED
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Duration1 hour Can be taught in conjunction with the CPR in Schools First Aid course
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ConsultancyUsing the AHA CPR in Schools package, trained teaching staff can facilitate ongoing life-saving CPR education within the school environment. In addition, we are able to provide tailored consultancy assistance on cardiac emergency response planning in line with AHA guidance. More comprehensive training for teachers, staff and parents is available via our blended learning ASHI courses.
CPR in Schools First Aid Programme
This first aid programme developed by the American Heart Association teaches participants the essential skills required to help in an emergency situation.
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Target audienceCPR for Schools® is an American Heart Association (AHA) programme that’s suitable for middle school, secondary school and university students in addition to teachers and staff. This course is geared at creating the next generation of lifesavers.
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What to expectVideo and AHA instructor-facilitated onsite training using the latest AHA scientific guidelines Students learn lifesaving CPR skills in just one session The AHA’s ‘practice while watching technique’ ensures maximum hands-on practice in a dynamic, fun and engaging environment Up to 30 students trained per session Certificate of participation awarded on completion Each student receives a skills’ reminder and healthy lifestyle booklet to share with family and friends
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Course contentAdult CPR Child CPR Adult and child choking relief Use of an AED
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Duration1 hour Can be taught in conjunction with the CPR in Schools First Aid course
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ConsultancyUsing the AHA CPR in Schools package, trained teaching staff can facilitate ongoing life-saving CPR education within the school environment. In addition, we are able to provide tailored consultancy assistance on cardiac emergency response planning in line with AHA guidance. More comprehensive training for teachers, staff and parents is available via our blended learning ASHI courses.
Family and Friends CPR
The AHA Family and Friends CPR® programme teaches lifesaving CPR skills, AED use and management of choking in adults, children and infants.
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Target audienceCPR for Schools® is an American Heart Association (AHA) programme that’s suitable for middle school, secondary school and university students in addition to teachers and staff. This course is geared at creating the next generation of lifesavers.
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What to expectVideo and AHA instructor-facilitated onsite training using the latest AHA scientific guidelines Students learn lifesaving CPR skills in just one session The AHA’s ‘practice while watching technique’ ensures maximum hands-on practice in a dynamic, fun and engaging environment Up to 30 students trained per session Certificate of participation awarded on completion Each student receives a skills’ reminder and healthy lifestyle booklet to share with family and friends
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Course contentAdult CPR Child CPR Adult and child choking relief Use of an AED
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Duration1 hour Can be taught in conjunction with the CPR in Schools First Aid course
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ConsultancyUsing the AHA CPR in Schools package, trained teaching staff can facilitate ongoing life-saving CPR education within the school environment. In addition, we are able to provide tailored consultancy assistance on cardiac emergency response planning in line with AHA guidance. More comprehensive training for teachers, staff and parents is available via our blended learning ASHI courses.
Heartsaver® First Aid
Heartsaver® First Aid is a video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills so that they can respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until professional help arrives.
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Target audienceCPR for Schools® is an American Heart Association (AHA) programme that’s suitable for middle school, secondary school and university students in addition to teachers and staff. This course is geared at creating the next generation of lifesavers.
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What to expectVideo and AHA instructor-facilitated onsite training using the latest AHA scientific guidelines Students learn lifesaving CPR skills in just one session The AHA’s ‘practice while watching technique’ ensures maximum hands-on practice in a dynamic, fun and engaging environment Up to 30 students trained per session Certificate of participation awarded on completion Each student receives a skills’ reminder and healthy lifestyle booklet to share with family and friends
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Course contentAdult CPR Child CPR Adult and child choking relief Use of an AED
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Duration1 hour Can be taught in conjunction with the CPR in Schools First Aid course
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ConsultancyUsing the AHA CPR in Schools package, trained teaching staff can facilitate ongoing life-saving CPR education within the school environment. In addition, we are able to provide tailored consultancy assistance on cardiac emergency response planning in line with AHA guidance. More comprehensive training for teachers, staff and parents is available via our blended learning ASHI courses.
Interested in doing part of this course online? For more information please see our Blended Heartsaver® First Aid Course.
Heartsaver® CPR AED
The Heartsaver® CPR AED is a video-based, instructor-led course which teaches adult CPR, AED use and choking relief. Using the AHAs research- proven practice-while-watching technique maximises learning, while real-time instructor feedback is used to promote accurate performance of the skills taught.
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Target audienceCPR for Schools® is an American Heart Association (AHA) programme that’s suitable for middle school, secondary school and university students in addition to teachers and staff. This course is geared at creating the next generation of lifesavers.
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What to expectVideo and AHA instructor-facilitated onsite training using the latest AHA scientific guidelines Students learn lifesaving CPR skills in just one session The AHA’s ‘practice while watching technique’ ensures maximum hands-on practice in a dynamic, fun and engaging environment Up to 30 students trained per session Certificate of participation awarded on completion Each student receives a skills’ reminder and healthy lifestyle booklet to share with family and friends
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Course contentAdult CPR Child CPR Adult and child choking relief Use of an AED
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Duration1 hour Can be taught in conjunction with the CPR in Schools First Aid course
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ConsultancyUsing the AHA CPR in Schools package, trained teaching staff can facilitate ongoing life-saving CPR education within the school environment. In addition, we are able to provide tailored consultancy assistance on cardiac emergency response planning in line with AHA guidance. More comprehensive training for teachers, staff and parents is available via our blended learning ASHI courses.
Interested in doing part of this course online? For more information please see our Blended Heartsaver CPR AED course.
Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED
The Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED programme trains participants to recognise and effectively manage first aid emergencies covering bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock or cardiac arrest until professional help arrives. The classroom course is video-based and instructor-led using the AHAs research- proven practice-while-watching technique to maximise retention.
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Target audienceCPR for Schools® is an American Heart Association (AHA) programme that’s suitable for middle school, secondary school and university students in addition to teachers and staff. This course is geared at creating the next generation of lifesavers.
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What to expectVideo and AHA instructor-facilitated onsite training using the latest AHA scientific guidelines Students learn lifesaving CPR skills in just one session The AHA’s ‘practice while watching technique’ ensures maximum hands-on practice in a dynamic, fun and engaging environment Up to 30 students trained per session Certificate of participation awarded on completion Each student receives a skills’ reminder and healthy lifestyle booklet to share with family and friends
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Course contentAdult CPR Child CPR Adult and child choking relief Use of an AED
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Duration1 hour Can be taught in conjunction with the CPR in Schools First Aid course
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ConsultancyUsing the AHA CPR in Schools package, trained teaching staff can facilitate ongoing life-saving CPR education within the school environment. In addition, we are able to provide tailored consultancy assistance on cardiac emergency response planning in line with AHA guidance. More comprehensive training for teachers, staff and parents is available via our blended learning ASHI courses.
Interested in doing part of this course online? For more information please see our Blended First Aid CPR AED course.
Heartsaver® Paediatric First Aid CPR AED
The Heartsaver® Pediatric First Aid CPR/AED course teaches students the critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency involving a child or infant until professional help arrives. The classroom course is video-based and instructor-led using the AHAs research-proven practice-while-watching technique to maximise learning.
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Target audienceCPR for Schools® is an American Heart Association (AHA) programme that’s suitable for middle school, secondary school and university students in addition to teachers and staff. This course is geared at creating the next generation of lifesavers.
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What to expectVideo and AHA instructor-facilitated onsite training using the latest AHA scientific guidelines Students learn lifesaving CPR skills in just one session The AHA’s ‘practice while watching technique’ ensures maximum hands-on practice in a dynamic, fun and engaging environment Up to 30 students trained per session Certificate of participation awarded on completion Each student receives a skills’ reminder and healthy lifestyle booklet to share with family and friends
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Course contentAdult CPR Child CPR Adult and child choking relief Use of an AED
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Duration1 hour Can be taught in conjunction with the CPR in Schools First Aid course
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ConsultancyUsing the AHA CPR in Schools package, trained teaching staff can facilitate ongoing life-saving CPR education within the school environment. In addition, we are able to provide tailored consultancy assistance on cardiac emergency response planning in line with AHA guidance. More comprehensive training for teachers, staff and parents is available via our blended learning ASHI courses.
Interested in doing part of this course online? For more information please see our Blended Heartsaver® Pediatric First Aid CPR AED course.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
The AHA’s BLS course has been updated in line with the 2020 Guidelines’ update for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care. It teaches basic life support from both a single and team-based rescue perspective in facility and pre-hospital environments. Participants are trained to recognise cardiac arrest, perform high-quality CPR, use an AED and manage foreign body airway obstructions.
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Target audienceCPR for Schools® is an American Heart Association (AHA) programme that’s suitable for middle school, secondary school and university students in addition to teachers and staff. This course is geared at creating the next generation of lifesavers.
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What to expectVideo and AHA instructor-facilitated onsite training using the latest AHA scientific guidelines Students learn lifesaving CPR skills in just one session The AHA’s ‘practice while watching technique’ ensures maximum hands-on practice in a dynamic, fun and engaging environment Up to 30 students trained per session Certificate of participation awarded on completion Each student receives a skills’ reminder and healthy lifestyle booklet to share with family and friends
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Course contentAdult CPR Child CPR Adult and child choking relief Use of an AED
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Duration1 hour Can be taught in conjunction with the CPR in Schools First Aid course
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ConsultancyUsing the AHA CPR in Schools package, trained teaching staff can facilitate ongoing life-saving CPR education within the school environment. In addition, we are able to provide tailored consultancy assistance on cardiac emergency response planning in line with AHA guidance. More comprehensive training for teachers, staff and parents is available via our blended learning ASHI courses.
Interested in doing part of this course online? For more information please see our AHA Heartcode® BLS course.
GET IN TOUCH
For more information about our classroom-based CPR and first aid courses, contact our team at Vita 10 Medical in Edinburgh today.