This short training course was developed in Québec by the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux in collaboration with Urgences-santé and the Heart and Stroke Foundation (« Cœur + AVC »). The course is based on the latest resuscitation guidelines, which show that in the minutes following cardiac arrest, chest compression alone is as effective as when combined with ventilation.
When cardiac arrest occurs, each passing minute diminishes the chances of survival by 7 to 10%. Rapid response can make a significant difference and save the person’s life.
The 30-minutes training course includes theory and practice. Presentations are accompanied by demonstration videos and images to facilitate understanding. Dummies and defibrillators are also employed during practice activities.
During the training course, participants learn to recognise signs of complete obstruction of the airways and of cardiac arrest. They also learn to:
clear the airways
perform cardiac massage
use an automated external defibrillator (AED)
Registration
The training is no longer available for an indefinite period. More details to come.
However, in the Montréal and Laval regions, Urgences-santé paramedics also offer training courses for free during certain events. Visit the Héros urbain page on the Urgences-santé website for event dates.