Heartstart Courses

 

The British Heart Foundation have launched a new TV campaign in January 2012 to encourage bystanders to undertake CPR with chest compressions only. On this course, we go into a little more detail and rescue breathing is still taught as is can still be beneficial in some cases. Click here to view video

 

Over 270,000 people in the UK suffer a heart attack each year. About 30% die before reaching hospital. About 70% of cardiac arrests happen out-of -hospital*.

Because this project is funded by the British Heart Foundation, Heartstart Gravesham Life Saving Club is able to offer  FREE 2 hour courses in Adult Basic Life Support training. Whilst there is no formal charge it is suggested that participants make a donation, perhaps around £5 per person might be a suitable amount.

NEXT COURSE IS 24th MARCH 2012. PLEASE CALL 01474320587 OR EMAIL FOR DETAILS AND TO BOOK PLACES.

The course includes:-

•  gereral care of a casualty including procedures for obtaining help
•  dealing with an unconscious person who is breathing
•  performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  
•  dealing with choking
•  dealing with seroius bleeding
•  dealing with a suspected heart attack casualty

 

There will be some items for sale, pocket face shields, etc, so please bring some money for any purchases you might like to make.

Now being kindly supported by Gravesend Rowing Club with provision of training factilities.

Email for more details or to book a space.

 

 

If you or a groups of your friends are interested in receiving more details please contact us.

* The above figures are quoted from the British Heart Foundation