What is a Heartstart course? An opportunity for you, your friends and family, to learn essential lifesaving skills Covers current resuscitation guidelines of the Resuscitation Council UK A mixture of audio-visual and practical demonstrations with plenty of time to practice skills and ask questions Fully supported by our trained volunteers Who Can Attend? The Heartstart emergency life support skills training course is aimed at people like you ANYONE over the age of 10 may attend Bring friends, family and neighbours to become a group of potential lifesavers You need no medical knowledge to attend What Do You Learn? How to call for help in an emergency How to help an unconscious casualty - the recovery position How to recognise a suspected heart attack How to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) The role of the defibrillator (AED) What to do if someone is choking How to deal with severe bleeding What Does It Cost? Public Heartstart courses are FREE Donations are welcomed at the end of the course. These support our charity with the replacement of consumables and towards volunteer training Where Do Courses Take Place? Anywhere - at a venue local to you - just ask Your place of worship, a sports club or village hall Scouts/Guides WI or Good Neighbour Groups Any school, community group or the local pub We also run courses for local businesses, surgeries and dental practices. Get in touch for more information. How Do I Book? Visit our Events page to complete a booking form Email our Herefordshire Heartstart Coordinator on info@herefordshireheartstart.org Telephone the Herefordshire Heartstart Coordinator on 0845 6060654