BLS Courses
Our Basic Life Support (BLS) courses will no longer be offered as separate Part 1 and Part 2 sessions. Instead, we are transitioning to a comprehensive package that utilises a blended learning approach. This involves an online component followed by a face-to-face practical session.
The HeartCode course is the selection that registered nurses/midwives, doctors, paramedics, dentists, physiotherapists, and other medical professionals, should select. This course is designed to equip individuals with advanced skills and knowledge necessary for managing cardiac emergencies.
The HeartSaver course, is the selection for Health Care Assistants (HCAs) and individuals with minimal clinical experience but who may encounter cardiac arrest situations in their workplace. This course will provide the fundamental training essential for effective response in emergency situations.
This updated approach ensures that participants receive tailored instruction aligned with their roles and responsibilities, optimising their preparedness and proficiency in life-saving techniques.
See dates below
Immediate Medical & Emergency Care (IMEC) Course (Dates TBC)
The IMEC course is aimed at preparing General Practitioners and other Health care professionals working in the community to deal with the common emergencies that may be encountered. Cardiac, trauma and medical emergencies in both adults and children will form the core content of the course. The candidates will both reinforce and update knowledge and skills through best evidence and current guidelines. The course will be delivered by faculty who have extensive clinical and educational experience. The format will ensure a hands-on approach to the skills along with the opportunity to discuss case histories presented in workshops amongst the peer groups.
Anaphyalxis webinar
Dates: April 25th & May 1st at 2pm
This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage life-threatening anaphylaxis triggered by venom, medications, and food. The course will distinguish between allergy and anaphylaxis through case studies, understanding the epidemiology of anaphylaxis, recognising the life-threatening signs and symptoms, administering effective treatment, and discussing follow-up management. The format includes guideline lectures based on immunisation guidelines and pre-hospital emergency care council guidelines, case discussions, skill stations for drug preparation, including auto-injectors. The course is accredited by the Nurse & Midwifery Board for Ireland. All Healthcare Professionals are eligible candidates for this blended learning online webinar. This link will take you to the booking page: Anaphylaxis online webinar
One-Day SPoRTS Course - Dublin Date TBC
- For more information and booking details, please email: info@immediatecaretraining.ie
Upcoming course dates
Level 2 Standard Principles of Resuscitation and Trauma in sport course (SPoRTS)
The SPoRTS courses are designed to provide those who have an on- field/pitchside care responsibility with the theory, skills and knowledge within scope of practice to assess and perform immediate life saving interventions or to package and prepare the critically unwell player/athlete for safe transfer to hospital.
The course is designed to help you recognise the common and critical injured/ill player/athlete, decide on best action and utilise practical skills and equipment to provide treatment. This includes the non-technical aspects of leading a field-of-play team, coordination and decision-making.
Participant Criteria
Sports Immediate care course for health professionals involved or interested in pitch-side care
Contact info@immediatecaretraining.ie for details
BLS for HealthCare Professionals Course
The AHA’s Heartcode BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings. The HeartCode course is Part 1 of the full BLS course. Part 2 must be completed before completion
NB: The HeartCode course does not run on any specific day or time - it can be started in your own time once the code is received
Hands-On Session (seperate course)
After completing the eLearning component, candidates will attend a structured Instructor-led course that focuses on meaningful skills practice, debriefing, team scenarios, discussions of local protocols and skills testing.
The ICGP has awarded 4 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits and the INMB has awarded 4 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) on completion of this course
NB: The HeartCode component & face-to-face component can be booked together or separatley through the website
Anaphyalxis online Course
Anaphylaxis course for HealthCare Professionals (HCP’s)
This course is recognised by the Irish Nurse and Midwifery Board (INMB) and the Irish College of General Practice for those who may be involved in the administration of vaccinations etc.
The ICGP has awarded 4 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits and the INMB has awarded 4 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) on completion of this course
The HSE (August 2020) require those HCP’s who are involved in administering vaccinations “Must have retraining in Basic Life Support (Healthcare Provider and Management of Cardiac Arrest) and the Approved Anaphylaxis Treatment Training programme every 2 years”
Places are still available for the above courses. Due to the restrictions on the number of candidates who can attend the face-to-face courses the places will be on a first come first serve basis. You can book the BLS course by clicking the course from the list below or at the following links
Immediate Care Training (Ireland) provide health-care professionals with opportunities through core training and education, postgraduate courses and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to help improve the health and care of the population. The objectives of the courses integrate both technical and non-technical themes.
The Immediate Care Training Ireland team have vast clinical and educational experience working with healthcare organisations worldwide. This integrated group can develop and deliver specific courses to meet the need of the individual healthcare professional and organisations. The delivery is based on a student centred learning approach and the content includes evidence based best practice that ensures that the most up to date knowledge and skills are taught.