Irish Heart Foundation - CPR 4 Schools
Help train a new generation of lifesavers in Ireland! CPR 4 Schools is a free programme available for all post primary schools in Ireland. The programme provides students and teachers with the skills and confidence to recognise cardiac arrest and perform hands-only CPR. Following training students will know:
- How to recognise cardiac arrest and perform CPR
- How to use an AED
- How to assist someone who is choking
- How to perform CPR on a child
- The difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack
- How to recognise a stroke
How does it work?
The CPR 4 Schools takes a train the trainer approach whereby teachers attend a CPR 4 Schools workshop in their local education centre. These teachers are guided through the process of how to deliver CPR 4 Schools training in their classroom to their students.
The course uses a mixture of videos, lesson plans and worksheets to ensure ease of access within the classroom. Each new school to the programme receives a free manikin kit and training worth €1,000 which they can use to practice in their school.
At present training will be provided virtually. To register your interest in the training please email schools@irishheart.ie with your name, school name and school roll number.
Why participate?
- The programme is free and easy to run.
- CPR 4 Schools fits into the Wellbeing curriculum.
- CPR 4 Schools can be used as part of TY, Young Social Innovators and An Gaisce.
- All students can take part.
- Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone at any age, 70% of these happen in the home.
- Teachers receive CPD points for attending the training.
Who can attend?
All schools who have a relevant Department of Education post-primary school roll number can take part in the CPR 4 Schools programme. For more information – please contact schools@irishheart.ie or can call schools via the main line.