Help train the next generation of lifesavers

CPR 4 Schools is a free programme available for all post primary schools in Ireland.

It is designed to be run easily in schools with minimal set up and it takes just 60 minutes to teach this lifesaving skill.

Why participate?

• Lifesaving skills for students and teachers.
• Equips school in case of cardiac emergency.
• Easy to run video-led programme.
• Lesson plans, worksheets & resources available online.
• Curriculum based with great links to Science, SPHE, PE & Wellbeing.
• Irish Heart Foundation team available for support.
• Schools can receive a CPR Award.
• Free CPR training kit for practice.

Watch the video to see how it works

How does it work?

We use a Train-the-Trainer approach, providing all tools, knowledge and resources to teach the lifesaving skill of CPR.

• Teachers attend a free workshop for 2 hours online.
• Following training, each teacher receives access to everything they need to run the programme, including videos & lesson plans.
• Each school is given one manikin kit. The kit is the property of the school so that training can be done each year at times that suit them.

The course covers:

• How to recognise cardiac arrest and perform CPR.
• How to use an AED.
• How to assist someone who is choking.
• How to perform CPR on a child.
• The difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack.
• How to recognise a stroke.

To register your interest in the training please email schools@irishheart.ie with your name, school name and school roll number. Learn more on our teacher training page.

Who can attend?

All schools who have a relevant Department of Education post-primary school roll number can take part in the CPR 4 Schools programme.