Heart disease is the most common cause of death in Ireland.
6,000 people have heart attacks in Ireland each year but many of these can be prevented.
Irish women are 7 times more likely to die from cardiovascular/heart disease than from breast cancer.
Up to 80% of all heart disease is preventable through lifestyle change and modifying the risk factors associated with heart disease.

 

In this microlearning course we will look at: 

• How to recognise a heart attack
• Difference between heart attack and angina
• What to do in the event of a heart attack
• Heart attacks in women
• Measures which can be taken to avoid heart attacks

 

Who should do this course?

• Anyone who may need to gain an understanding of heart attacks.
• Anyone working around people.

How does it work?

You complete a single module.  All participants must take part in an assessment consisting of 5 multiple choice questions. A grade of 80% is required in order to pass the assessment. If you don’t pass, then there is no need to worry as you can re-take the course as many times as you need.