CPR Training

When it comes to first aid and CPR training, St John Ambulance Cymru is a trusted and leading training provider in Wales. In the UK, St John Ambulance is one of the Voluntary Aid Societies (VAS) which is recognised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as standard setters for first aid training, in accordance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. We do not require external accreditation through an awarding organisation.

CPR is short for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is a lifesaving first aid method where chest compressions are performed on an unresponsive casualty when a cardiac arrest has occurred. You will usually give 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths (mouth-to-mouth). In some situations, you may choose to provide compression only CPR. For adult CPR, chest compressions should be performed to a depth of 5–6 cm.

The chain of survival is a series of actions that improve the chances of survival following a cardiac arrest. The first link is early access to emergency help (calling 999), followed by early CPR. The next link is early defibrillation (early use of an AED), and finally early advanced life support. Therefore, CPR is part of the chain of survival and is a key step in improving chances of survival.

St John Ambulance Cymru teaches CPR first aid training across Wales. Use our course finder below or email [email protected] to find a CPR class near you and book today.

Taking CPR training is valuable, but there is lots of other useful first aid skills that you may need in order to save a life. We offer a course in Emergency First Aid at Work as well as a First Aid at Work 3-Day course. Those who wish to have a deeper understanding of first aid should consider taking one of these courses. If you want to be a designated first aider, you will also need to take one of these courses. Knowing CPR will not be enough in many emergency scenarios.

Our dedicated training team is standing by and ready to answer any questions you may have. Give them a call on 0300 201 1999. You can also can email [email protected] and start your training journey with St John Ambulance Cymru today.