General Objectives of the Course

To develop technical, interpersonal and ethical skills in Basic Life Support using an AED; to develop skills in managing an adult in cardiac arrest, with or without the use of an AED, following the BLS algorithm recommended by the European Resuscitation Council; Place the adult in the recovery position; Perform airway clearance manoeuvres for foreign body obstruction in adults; Develop simulation skills using the Body Interact plaform.

Admission Requirements

Second-year students on the Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Mode of Study

Face-to-face

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Qualitative evaluation in a scale of Aproved/Reproved.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

Technical, interpersonal and ethical skills: specifically in CPR situations; the recovery position and airway clearance. Also, developing digital skills with Body Interact platform.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra