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Saudi Heart Association (SHA) is the national authority in Saudi Arabia for cardiovascular health and emergency cardiac care training. It operates under the umbrella of the Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia and is responsible for setting national standards for CPR, BLS, ACLS, and emergency response training.

SHA Heart Saver and First Aid with CPR & AED Training

Course Overview

The First Aid with CPR & AED training course is designed to provide participants with essential life-saving skills required to respond effectively during medical emergencies. This training follows internationally recognised standards and includes first aid, adult CPR, child CPR, infant CPR, and the safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

The course is based on the Saudi Heart Association (SHA) Heartsaver First Aid / CPR AED program and is suitable for both workplace staff and members of the public who want to gain confidence in handling medical emergencies.

Key Takeaways

Participants will learn how to:

  1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aid provider
  2. Assess emergency situations safely
  3. Perform adult, child, and infant CPR
  4. Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely
  5. Recognise and respond to common medical emergencies
  6. Provide first aid for trauma and injuries
  7. Manage choking and breathing emergencies
  8. Provide first aid for burns, bleeding, fractures, and shock
  9. Communicate effectively with emergency services

Course Outline

Course Introduction +
Overview of the course, objectives, and emergency response responsibilities.
First Aid Basics +
Understanding first aid principles, roles and responsibilities, and scene safety.
Medical Emergencies +
Managing breathing difficulties, heart attack, stroke, seizures, allergic reactions, and diabetic emergencies.
Environmental Emergencies +
Understanding heat stress, dehydration, bites, stings, and environmental-related emergencies.
Trauma Emergencies +
Providing first aid for bleeding, burns, fractures, head injuries, and spinal injuries.
Adult CPR +
Understanding CPR techniques and performing high-quality adult CPR.
Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) +
Understanding AED devices and how to use them safely during emergencies.
Child and Infant CPR +
Learning CPR techniques for children and infants.
Choking Management +
Recognising choking and providing appropriate first aid.
Practical Session +
Hands-on CPR training and AED practical demonstration.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

  1. Employees at all levels
  2. Office staff and workers
  3. Supervisors and team leaders
  4. Security personnel
  5. Facility management staff
  6. Individuals designated as workplace first aiders
  7. Anyone who wants to learn essential life-saving skills

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