Session timeline TimeActivity 0-15Introduction / background 15-30CPR video 30-60CPR group session 60-70Recovery position video 70-80Recovery position group session 80-90Care of manikin / changing lungs Q+A session 90Conclusion of course

Aims & Objectives Teach life saving skills in schools Instruct 11 year old children year BLS Early commencement of ‘chain of survival’ Increase the chances of individuals surviving a heart attack

Background In NI heart disease kills 1 in 3 men. Less than 1% of the population know BLS % at home

The ABC for Life Programme Set up 2004 Official charity status ‘ABC for life association’ in schools enrolled to date Training ongoing Resources / training provided to schools free of charge Equipment stays in schools for future training Refresher courses provided annually

Launch day

The ABC for Life Programme Instruct P7 pupils BLS Pyramidal approach of medical students / teachers / P7 pupils Train a generation of young people life saving skills

How It Works

Equipment provided Little Anne manikin Lungs / wipes Teachers training manual Instructional video clips on CDROM Teachers feedback forms Important contact details Certificates for pupils

Syllabus

Videos

Certificate

Website

Research summary Nationally and internationally published 11 year olds can acquire theoretical knowledge Retain skills at least 6 months following training Theory better in 13 yr olds, no diff in practical skills Emphasis on ‘life-long’ learning No difference in teacher vs doctor led training Reduced anxieties Increased willingness to help

4 stage approach Stage 1Real time demonstration of skill Teacher performs CPR without explanation 2Repeat demonstration on manikin by teacher with dialogue discussing rationale for actions 3Repeat demonstration guided by pupils 4Independent demonstration of skill by each pupil until teacher feels they are competent

Viewing of materials / CPR video (10 mins)

Small group CPR session (30 mins)

Viewing of recovery position video (10 mins)

Small group recovery position session (15 mins)

Care of manikin and materials Face should be cleaned between each user Lungs should be changed between each session and discarded Manikins face should be thoroughly cleaned after each session Manikin should be handled with care Store in blue bag Replacement lungs via website

Changing lungs Demonstration by medical students Open chest by removing the ‘skin’ from the sides Remove manikins face Remove bottom of lungs from attachment Pull mouth piece off by dislodging the jaw Remove and dispose of lungs Attach new lungs to the jawbone and reinsert Fix lung to bottom of attachment Replace ‘skin’ and check lungs are inflating

Summary Should feel competent to perform BLS independently Should feel confident to conduct your own training session Please contact us if you have any questions via website / address Let us know how your training goes / outcomes Thanks and good luck!