First Response: Course prerequisites and preparation

Your preparation prior to attending a First Response practical program involves completing an online e-Learning module and some web based pre-reading.  

You will need approximately two to three hours to undertake your pre-reading.

Compulsory pre-program preparation (online)

1. neoResus e-Learning module (online) 

You will be sent a link to complete the e-Learning module once you have enrolled in the First Response face-to-face program.

2. Pre-reading- From the NeoResus website, under Learning Modules

– Learning module 1- Key Concepts and Guidelines

– Learning module 4- Post Resuscitation Care

In addition, you should print and read, or view the following powerpoint presentations:

• neoResus “First Response”  (in Presentations) 
• Operating and troubleshooting a T-piece device  (Neopuff Infant Resuscitator)
• Operating and troubleshooting a self-inflating bag

2. Video Series- From the NeoResus website, under Presentations & Videos

• Video 1: Setting up and trouble-shooting a T-piece device (Neopuff™)
• Video 2: Mask placement and positive pressure ventilation
• Video 3: Mask ventilation using self-inflating bag
• Video 4: External cardiac compressions
• Video 5: Laryngeal mask LM/Supraglottic airway SGA

On the day of your training program you will need to bring the following items with you:

• A pen
• Your ID badge or lanyard