CPR COURSE

A CPR course was held on Wednesday 29 November 2023 at 9:00 am in the Hindu Society Dining Hall as a trial run, mainly for Hindu Society Staff members. Based on the success of this initial training and the importance of knowing these life-saving procedures, future courses will be held next year to include Westridge staff and teachers, and interested members of the Hindu Society.

The course involved :
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) COURSE OUTLINE & THEORY
CPR PRACTICAL (INCLUDING COVID19 GUIDELINES AND THE USE OF AN AED
CHOKING THEORY AND PRACTICAL INCLUDING THE RECOVERY POSITION
All the equipment required for the training sessions to be conducted was supplied by ACE.

There were both theory as well as practical sessions with the emphasis being on the practical side as the course itself was short, running for approximately 2 to 2.5 hours and quite intensive. During the training course all participants were continuously assessed for confidence as well as ability to perform the practicals.

Participants were asked to be dressed appropriately so that they were able to kneel on the floor for all the practical sessions and remain hydrated throughout the time.

There is no examination so all certificates issued will be certificates of attendance only. These are valid for a period of 2 (two) years from date of issue.