Module 1: Introduction to CPR

• Importance of CPR in saving lives
• Legal and ethical considerations
• Overview of CPR guidelines (AHA, ERC, local regulations)

Module 2: Understanding the Heart and Circulation

• Basic anatomy and function of the heart and lungs
• How cardiac arrest affects oxygen supply
• Importance of early intervention

Module 3: Recognizing Cardiac Arrest

• Signs of cardiac arrest: unresponsiveness, no breathing, no pulse
• Differentiating from fainting or normal breathing
• Activating emergency response systems

Module 4: Chain of Survival

• Early recognition and call for help
• Early CPR and defibrillation
• Advanced life support and post-resuscitation care

Module 5: Safety and Scene Assessment

• Ensuring scene safety before providing aid
• Using personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Assessing responsiveness and breathing

Module 6: Adult CPR Technique

• Performing chest compressions (rate, depth, hand placement)
• Rescue breaths and compression-to-breath ratio
• Minimizing interruptions in compressions

Module 7: CPR for Children and Infants

• Differences in technique and compression depth
• Ratio of compressions to breaths
• Special considerations for airway and head positioning

Module 8: Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

• Identifying AED location and readiness
• Proper pad placement and following AED prompts
• Safety precautions during shock delivery

Module 9: Hands-Only CPR

• Situations for hands-only CPR
• Technique for uninterrupted chest compressions
• When to combine with rescue breaths

Module 10: Managing Choking During CPR

• Recognizing airway obstruction
• Heimlich maneuver and back blows
• Resuming CPR after clearing airway

Module 11: Team CPR and Emergency Coordination

• Coordinating multiple rescuers
• Communication with emergency services
• Rotating compressions to reduce fatigue

Module 12: Practice, Evaluation, and Safety Culture

• Hands-on practice with mannequins
• Monitoring technique and performance feedback
• Promoting CPR awareness and workplace preparedness