Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Course Outline
(Delivery time: 3 contact hours – 1 day)

First aid is the emergency care and treatment of a sick or injured person before professional medical services are obtained. It is not meant to replace medical diagnosis and treatment. In contrary to misconceptions, first aid is a temporary support until professional medical assistance is available.

Aim:
To ensure that participants are able to provide effective CPR to casualties with respiratory emergencies and have the knowledge to attend other related condition that requires first aid, with available resources.

Objectives:
(1) to identify respiratory emergencies;
(2) be able to provide effective CPR
(3) be able to provide assistance in respiratory emergencies

Assessment
This training will utilize continuous assessment methodologies (British Red Cross methodologies) – there will not be a separate written examination unless otherwise requested. The trainer shall keep competency assessment records of each participant throughout the training. Assessment will be based on: (1) attendance and punctuality; (2) participation in class; and (3) performance competency.

On successful completion of the training, a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Competency certificate will be awarded to each participant.

Attendance
90% attendance is required to meet certification criteria. Due to unavoidable circumstances, if any participant is unable to meet this requirement, a valid explanation is required. In such situations, issuing of certificate is based on (2) and (3) of assessment criteria and recommendation of the trainer.

Suggested Topics:
It is recommended to complete all the modules mentioned below. If further knowledge of first aid is required, Basic and Standard First Aid Course is recommended.

• What is first aid?

• Incident Management

• Primary Assessment & Basic Life Support
– Choking
– Drowning
– Smoke inhalation
– Airway obstruction

• Management of unconscious casualties
o A for Airway
o B for Breathing
o C for Compressions/ Circulation
o D for Deadly Bleeding

• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children, and infants.

• Respiratory Emergencies
– Obstructed Airway
– Anaphylactic Shock
– Asthma
– Hyperventilation

Topics could be added or removed depending on participant requirements.