How to perform CPR
One in four of the emergencies to which EAAA is tasked are cardiac arrests. CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is when somebody performs chest compressions on someone who is in cardiac arrest to help keep them alive.
Train the trainer
As part of EAAA’s ongoing commitment to empower more people to learn life-saving skills, we are now offering the ‘Train the Trainer’ programme to students in the region.
This exciting initiative trains Sixth Form students in how to deliver CPR and to feel confident in the use of a defibrillator in order for them to cascade this to high school students, equipping more young people with the skills to save a life.
The aim of the Train the Trainer course is to provide students the skill and confidence to perform CPR as well as use an AED. The current bystander CPR rate in East Anglia is 68%, 2% lower than the national average of 70%. It is therefore vital that as many people, no matter what age, are taught CPR. By implementing the CPR Train the Trainer programme within schools, EAAA aim to train as many students as possible this vital school, making a safer community in relation to cardiac arrests.
The Train the Trainer model also offers an opportunity to sixth formers to develop skills such as teaching, presentation, organisation and more. These skills can thus be utilised on their applications for higher level education, whilst supporting a commendable cause.
Join our Train the Trainer programme
Complete our short form to sign up for the programme. Once completed, a member of our Community CPR training team will be in touch to arrange the details with you and your school.
Frequently asked questions
The Train the Trainer sessions take 3.5 hours to complete. This covers the one-hour CPR session that Sixth Formers would be delivering, as well as information on how to be an effective a trainer, FAQ’s and how to deal with difficult delegates. We can also provide a full lesson plan on request.
The school will work with EAAA to fundraise for kit required for Sixth Formers to deliver to students. The kit comprises of one Brayden CPR manikin, three Annie CPR manikins, and one AED. If the school already has appropriate equipment, EAAA will supply the DRABC boards and resources for Sixth Formers to use.
The aim of the programme is to equip even more people with the skills to save a life. EAAA is motivated in training as many people in CPR within local communities across the four counties we cover. Although our current CPR programme is successful, training in CPR is ever-changing, thus the need for trainers grows. The Train the Trainer programme comes with a variety of benefits, not only for EAAA, but also for the students who choose to get involved. Volunteering and extra-curricular activities stand out on UCAS forms to show the wide-range of expertise students have, making them more appealing when applying for universities. The Train the Trainer programme not only develops students as trainers, but also assists in honing skills such as presentation, organisation, and adaptability, to name a few. Alongside this, Sixth Formers also learn the vital skill of CPR, as well as further information on how to teach and develop other pupils in CPR.
Once the school contacts EAAA to register their interest, our Community Training Programme Manager will be in touch to discuss and provide further details. The first stage of the programme is gathering interest from Sixth Formers. The EAAA Community Training team can send a representative to deliver a talk in an assembly or presentation to explain what the charity does, as well as provide more information Train the Trainer to help inform and inspire. Once the presentation is complete, interest in the programme from sixth Formers will be registered and a date for Train the Trainer will be organised with the school. The Train the Trainer training is a three-and-a-half-hour session. The school or college will have to comply with this, so that students can be trained to the high standard expected of EAAA. The training covers the one-hour CPR session that students will be delivering to others, how to train/teach, frequently asked questions, how to deal with difficult participants and practical demonstrations of CPR and the AED.
Once the school has confirmation that they will be going ahead with the programme, EAAA and the school will organise funding the kit required for Train the Trainer. The kit will essentially be on lease to the school from EAAA, therefore if the school does not use the kit for Train the Trainer, EAAA has the right to take back the kit and utilise it in another school. Kit for the programme costs on average £1,500. This includes: • 1x Brayden Manakin • 3x Resus Annies • 1x Cardiac Science • 1x IPAD AED • Pack of wipes • DRABC Cards
Once the training has been completed and the kit organised, the Sixth Formers will be responsible for organising the training and updating EAAA on numbers trained. Every year, the school will be contacted to see if they are interested in continuing the programme with new students. If the school chooses to end the programme, EAAA will take back the kit, depending on the funding.
What’s the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest?
It is important to understand the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest so you can take the correct necessary actions to increase somebody’s chances of a positive outcome.
Request CPR training
Imagine an emergency unfolding. We’re on our way, but you’re already there. That’s why we need you – because your actions in those first few minutes could save a life. And the good news? You don’t need to be a doctor to help.