Course content and delivery options of Heartstart UK at your school

The HUK course is flexible and can be delivered as a 'Complete HUK Course' recommended for year 6 and above, or as a 'Staged/age related programme', recommended for pupils aged 5 and over.

If you cannot find the recommended time for the course, or want to give the course more time, you can adjust it. You will also have your HUK schools training pack to assist you.

Complete HUK course – recommended year 6 and above

LESSON	TIME	CONTENT SUMMARY
1	40 – 60 minutes	Introduction Aims of course and chain of survival The conscious casualty Checking for danger Checking for response Making a 999 call
2	40 – 60 minutes	The unconscious casualty Shouting for help Opening the airway Checking for normal breathing Recovery position Getting help
3	40 – 60 minutes	Cardiac Arrest (1) Checking for normal breathing Chest compressions
4	40 – 60 minutes	Cardiac Arrest (2) Rescue breathing Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
5	40 – 60 minutes	Suspected heart attack Heart attack warning signs Dealing with a suspected heart attack Choking Recognition of choking Back blows Abdominal thrusts Choking in infants and children Serious bleeding Dealing with serious bleeding Pressure and elevation
6	40 – 60 minutes	Revision Focus on lessons 1 – 4 scenarios

The staged/age-related programme recommended for pupils aged 5 and over. The target age ranges are guidance only.

SESSION	TARGET AGE	TIME	CONTENT
LEVEL 1 AGES 5 – 8
Session 1	5 – 6	Minimum 40 minutes	The conscious casualty
Session 2	7 - 8	Minimum 40 minutes	The unconscious casualty
LEVEL 2 AGES 8 – 11
Session 3	8 - 9	Minimum 40 minutes	Serious bleeding
Session 4	9 - 11	Minimum 40 minutes	Choking
Session 4	9 - 11	Minimum 40 minutes	Heart attack
LEVEL 3 AGES 11 - 14
Session 6	11 - 14	Minimum 40 minutes	Cardiac Arrest (1) • Chest compression
Session 7	11 - 14	Minimum 40 minutes	Cardiac Arrest (1) • Rescue breathing • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)