Heart attacks remain one of the most serious and common medical emergencies in the United Kingdom. Thousands of people experience heart attacks every year in homes, workplaces and public environments. In many cases, outcomes depend on how quickly symptoms are recognised and how rapidly action is taken.
The Heart Attack Awareness CPD Course has been designed to give learners the knowledge and confidence to recognise the warning signs of a heart attack, understand the risk factors that contribute to heart disease, and respond appropriately if an emergency occurs. The course focuses on practical awareness rather than clinical training, ensuring that individuals feel prepared to act quickly and responsibly.
Understanding heart attack symptoms can save lives. Many people delay seeking help because they are unsure whether symptoms are serious. By increasing awareness and confidence, this course helps individuals recognise when immediate action is needed and how to support someone until medical help arrives.
The course also explores the wider context of cardiovascular health, including lifestyle factors, prevention strategies, and the role that workplaces and communities can play in promoting heart health awareness.
Learners will gain a clear understanding of how the heart works, what happens during a heart attack, how symptoms may present differently in different individuals, and what steps should be taken during an emergency situation. The course also explains the difference between heart attacks and cardiac arrest, a distinction that is often misunderstood but critically important.
Designed for employees, carers, volunteers and members of the public, this course supports organisations in improving health awareness and preparedness within their workforce or community.
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for:
- Employees across all sectors
- Managers and supervisors
- Community volunteers
- Carers and support workers
- Members of the public
- Anyone interested in improving their health awareness and emergency response knowledge
No prior medical knowledge is required.
What Learners Will Gain
By completing this course, learners will:
- Understand how the heart and cardiovascular system work
- Recognise the early warning signs of a heart attack
- Understand the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest
- Know what to do if someone is experiencing symptoms
- Understand the key risk factors for heart disease
- Learn practical steps to support heart health and prevention
Course Disclaimer:
This course is designed for information and awareness purposes only and does not, unless otherwise stated, provide a regulated qualification or evidence of occupational competence. Learners are responsible for obtaining any additional training, assessment, supervision, or certification required by their employer, sector regulations, or professional standards.
