The second chance Programme

Dublin Community Support is delighted to announce our new education and training initiative, The Second Chance Programme.

The ‘Second Chance’ Programme is an agile training initiative designed to provide a high-impact, 5-to-10-minute face to face training of hands-only CPR to those most likely to witness a cardiac arrest. While comprehensive, longer-form materials are available, this programme is specifically intended as a low-barrier opportunity for individuals who might not otherwise seek formal certification.

It is important to note that this initiative is not designed to replace PHECC (Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council) accredited training, but rather to serve as a vital introduction to life-saving skills. Anyone qualified at a Cardiac First Response (CFR) level or above can become an instructor, helping to spread awareness throughout the community. Upon completion, participants receive a convenient business-card-sized certificate that doubles as a quick-reference guide for CPR essentials.

Key Program Highlights:

• Fast & Accessible: A 5–10 minute "hands-only" demo for busy individuals.

• Instructor Ready: Open to anyone with a PHECC CFR qualification or higher.

• Portable Reminders: Participants leave with a card featuring "Key Note" reminders for emergency use

If you would like to learn more or require clarification, you can find more information at dubcomsupport.com/heart or contact Jordan via jordan.mccormack@dubcomsupport.com