Resuscitation Adults Levels 1, 2 & 3 (Online)

This online course covers Adults Resuscitation Level 1, 2 & 3 and has been developed in line with the latest Resuscitation Council UK guidelines, and meets the requirements for the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF).

Course Content:

• Anaphylaxis;
• Airway Obstruction;
• Causes and Symptoms of Cardiac Arrest;
• DRAB;
• Chain of Survival;
• Defibrillation;
• Prevention and Management of In-hospital Arrests;
• National Early Warning Scores 2 (NEWS2);
• The ABCDE Approach;
• In Hospital Resuscitation;
• Medical Emergency Teams;
• First Responders;
• Handovers;
• Communication;
• Signs of Life;
• Post Resuscitation Care;
• DNAR

Learning Objectives:

• Recognise cardiorespiratory arrest and know how to get immediate emergency help;
• Be able to start CPR using chest compressions in accordance with the current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines;
• Be able to initiate an appropriate emergency response in accordance with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines which may include management of choking, and the use of the recovery position;
• Initiate and maintain effective lung ventilations in accordance with the current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines;
• Know how to operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely;
• Understand your role and responsibilities in responding to an emergency situation;
• Understand the Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Policy within clinical context;
• Understand and be able to apply the ABCDE approach;
• Know how to manage and co-ordinate roles and responsibilities within the team in responding to emergency situations until the arrival of a resuscitation team or more experienced assistance;
• Provide initial post resuscitation care until the arrival of the resuscitation team or more experienced assistance

Aimed at:

This course is a mandatory requirement for those who work in health and social care services

Assessment:

Multiple choice