Session timeline
Time
Activity
0-15
Introduction / background
15-30
CPR video
30-60
CPR group session
60-70
Recovery position video
70-80
Recovery position group session
80-90
Care of manikin / changing lungs
Q+A session
90
Conclusion of course
Aims & Objectives
 Teach life saving skills in schools
 Instruct 11 year old children year BLS
 Early commencement of ‘chain of survival’
 Increase the chances of individuals surviving a
heart attack
Background
 In NI heart disease kills 1
in 3 men.
 Less than 1% of the
population know BLS
 70 - 75% at home
The ABC for Life Programme
 Set up 2004
 Official charity status ‘ABC for life association’ in 2008
 450 schools enrolled to date
 Training ongoing
 Resources / training provided to schools free of charge
 Equipment stays in schools for future training
 Refresher courses provided annually
Launch day - 2004
The ABC for Life Programme
 Instruct P7 pupils BLS
 Pyramidal approach of
medical students /
teachers / P7 pupils
 Train a generation of
young people life saving
skills
How It Works
Equipment provided
 Little Anne manikin
 Lungs / wipes
 Teachers training manual
 Instructional video clips on CDROM
 Teachers feedback forms
 Important contact details
 Certificates for pupils
Syllabus
Videos
Certificate
Website
www.qub.ac.uk/abcforlife
Research summary
 Nationally and internationally published
 11 year olds can acquire theoretical knowledge
 Retain skills at least 6 months following training
 Theory better in 13 yr olds, no diff in practical skills
 Emphasis on ‘life-long’ learning
 No difference in teacher vs doctor led training
 Reduced anxieties
 Increased willingness to help
4 stage approach
Stage
1
2
3
4
Real time demonstration of skill
Teacher performs CPR without explanation
Repeat demonstration on manikin by
teacher with dialogue discussing rationale
for actions
Repeat demonstration guided by pupils
Independent demonstration of skill by each
pupil until teacher feels they are competent
Viewing of
materials / CPR video
(10 mins)
Small group
CPR session
(30 mins)
Viewing of
recovery position
video
(10 mins)
Small group
recovery position
session
(15 mins)
Care of manikin and materials
 Face should be cleaned between each user
 Lungs should be changed between each session and
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discarded
Manikins face should be thoroughly cleaned after each
session
Manikin should be handled with care
Store in blue bag
Replacement lungs via website
www.qub.ac.uk/abcforlife
Changing lungs
 Demonstration by medical students
 Open chest by removing the ‘skin’ from the sides
 Remove manikins face
 Remove bottom of lungs from attachment
 Pull mouth piece off by dislodging the jaw
 Remove and dispose of lungs
 Attach new lungs to the jawbone and reinsert
 Fix lung to bottom of attachment
 Replace ‘skin’ and check lungs are inflating
Summary
 Should feel competent to perform BLS independently
 Should feel confident to conduct your own training
session
 Please contact us if you have any questions via website
/ email address
 Let us know how your training goes / outcomes
 Thanks and good luck!