Heart Attack Awareness

Recognising a heart attack and calling for help quickly saves lives. This awareness course explains what a heart attack is, how it differs from a cardiac arrest, the symptoms to look for, what to do while waiting for an ambulance based on current NHS advice, and how to reduce the risk of heart attacks.

This course is for awareness only and does not replace practical first aid training. Always call 999 in an emergency and follow the call handler’s instructions. First aid guidance follows current NHS and Resuscitation Council UK advice at the time of writing.