Learn Life-Saving Skills with Confidence


Empowering people with practical, accredited training to act quickly and confidently when every second counts. 

CRITICAL delivers Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) accredited training designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond effectively in a cardiac emergency. Our courses are delivered by experienced, IHF-approved instructors operating under the CRITICAL network, combining expert guidance with hands-on practice in a supportive learning environment.

Heartsaver CPR AED Course

The Heartsaver CPR AED Course is our core training programme and is delivered in line with Irish Heart Foundation standards. It provides practical, easy-to-follow training so you can act quickly and confidently when it matters most.

“The Irish Heart Foundation’s Heartsaver CPR AED Course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

The Heartsaver AED Course takes approximately 3 hours to complete and teaches the basic techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and the relief of choking for adults, children and infants.

The Heartsaver AED course follows a practice-while-watching video format and is led by instructors who will provide feedback and guide you through the lessons and help improve your CPR technique as you practice on a manikin.

Participants can opt to take the adult portion of this course only (which covers adult CPR and use of the AED) and this can be done in two-hours.

Participants who can demonstrate high quality CPR at the end of the course will receive an IHF/AHA Heartsaver AED course completion card which is valid for two years.”

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What You’ll Learn:

  • How to recognise cardiac arrest
  • Performing high-quality CPR
  • Safe and effective use of an AED
  • How to respond to choking emergencies
  • Confidence to act quickly in real-life situations

What You’ll Recieve:

Each participant receives a complete course materials package including:

  • Pocket Face Mask (supplied by CRITICAL)
  • Irish Heart Foundation Certificate
  • Official Learning Materials

Participants who successfully complete the course and demonstrate high-quality CPR will receive an official certification valid for two years.

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Who Can Attend:

This course is suitable for anyone over who wants to be prepared to respond to a cardiac emergency. No prior medical knowledge is required.

Whether you need certification for work or simply want to feel prepared to help family, colleagues, or members of your community, this course is designed to be accessible and practical for all.

Additional Courses:

We also provide Hands for Life course.

We plan to expand our range of Irish Heart Foundation accredited courses as demand grows and instructor availability allows.

If you would like to be notified about upcoming IHF courses, please register your interest using the contact form below.

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Have Additional Questions?

If you have any questions about courses, course dates, group bookings, or availability, contact CRITICAL and we’ll help you find the best option.

info@criticalcharity.ie

+353 21 4190 999