About – Survival CPR

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Founded in 2001 by Sister Catherine Rodwell, a seasoned trauma and ICU expert with extensive experience in medical evacuations across Africa, Survival® CPR is dedicated to empowering individuals with life-saving skills. Her mission is to equip parents, nannies, childminders, teachers, and employees with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively to emergencies.

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We offer Courses for Parents Caregivers Nannies Schools

Saving Lives, One Course at a Time

Survival® CPR offers a comprehensive range of life-saving courses tailored to your needs. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or professional, we have the right course for you. Our highly experienced nursing sisters teach vital skills like Baby and Child CPR and First Aid, ensuring you’re prepared for any emergency. For those in educational settings, we provide specialized training for schools and institutions, empowering teachers, nannies, and childminders to respond effectively to emergencies. Medical professionals can earn valuable CPD points through our HPCSA-approved courses. We offer flexible learning options, including group courses at convenient venues and private courses in the comfort of your home or workplace.

CPR and First Aid Courses: Survival® CPR offers a comprehensive range of life-saving courses tailored to your needs. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or professional, we have the right course for you. Our highly experienced nursing sisters teach vital skills like Baby and Child CPR and First Aid, ensuring you’re prepared for any emergency. For those in educational settings, we provide specialized training for schools and institutions, empowering teachers, nannies, and childminders to respond effectively to emergencies. Medical professionals can earn valuable CPD points through our HPCSA-approved courses. We offer flexible learning options, including group courses at convenient venues and private courses in the comfort of your home or workplace.

Meet the CPR and First Aid Instructors

Caregiver Courses: Our Survival® Caregiver Course is designed to provide comprehensive training over nine consecutive weeks, with sessions held once a week for a full day. Led by our experienced Nursing Sisters, you’ll receive both practical and theoretical instruction, equipping you with the essential skills needed to excel in your Caregiving role.

Meet the Caregiver Instructors

Accredited, Certified and Qualified

Accredited and Certified

Our courses focus on hands-on training to ensure you’re prepared for real-world emergencies. Upon successful completion, you’ll earn certification. We are an authorized American Heart Association training site, recognized worldwide.

Expert Leadership

Benefit from the expertise of our experienced Nursing Sisters. They bring a wealth of knowledge and a passion for saving lives, ensuring you receive top-quality training.

Hands-On Training

Our courses focus on hands-on training to ensure you’re prepared for real-world emergencies.

CPR and First Aid Instructors

The Survival CPR instructors are highly trained and qualified ICU and Trauma Sisters, who have a vast medical knowledge in emergency situations to share with our course participants. We are passionate about empowering course attendees with the knowledge and skills to save lives. Our CPR and First Aid courses are certified courses. Survival CPR is accredited by American Heart Association as an Authorized American Heart Association training site.

Sister Yumi Lo

CPR and First Aid Instructor

As a Neonatal ICU nurse with a BCur degree from Stellenbosch University, I’ve worked in various paediatric and neonatal settings. I’m passionate about caring for babies and empowering others through CPR training, especially for parents and caregivers.

Sister Mpho Raseroka

Caregiver and CPR and First Aid Instructor

I’m a passionate nurse with a degree from the University of Free State. I work in neonatal care at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital. After saving lives with CPR, I’m dedicated to teaching others this vital skill.

René Westerveld

CPR and First Aid Instructor

I’ve been passionate about saving lives since I was 12, volunteering with St John Ambulance and Roodepoort EMS. Now, I’m dedicated to sharing my knowledge and skills to empower others to prevent accidents and save lives.

Sister Jamie Israel

CPR and First Aid Instructor

I’ve been an Enrolled Nurse since 2014, with experience in cardiac ICU and emergency care. I’m passionate about trauma care and emergency preparedness. Joining Survival CPR allows me to share my knowledge and empower others to handle unexpected emergencies.

Sister Christine Brazelle

CPR and First Aid Instructor

I began my career as a midwife and now specialize in emergency medicine, particularly remote and travel medicine. I’m passionate about sharing my knowledge of CPR and first aid to empower individuals and communities.

Jephte Ngandu Kabengele

CPR and First Aid Instructor

With over a decade of experience in advanced life support, aviation medicine, and resuscitation, I’m passionate about sharing my expertise. Certified by the Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa and the South African Civil Aviation Authority, I provide high-quality training and assessment.

Sister Deborah le Roux

CPR and First Aid Instructor

With 10 years of nursing experience, including ICU and primary healthcare, I’m passionate about preventing serious illnesses. I’m committed to empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to promote health and respond to emergencies.

Sister Marili Ferreira

CPR and First Aid Instructor

As a critical care and wound care nurse, I’m passionate about empowering families and caregivers with the knowledge to prevent and respond to medical emergencies. By sharing my expertise, I aim to reduce the severity of incidents.

Sister Tamara Sullivan

CPR and First Aid Instructor

I’ve been passionate about healthcare since a young age, starting with first aid and BLS training. I graduated Cum Laude with a BCur Nursing degree from the University of Pretoria and gained experience in midwifery and emergency medicine. Now specializing in ophthalmology, I’m excited to share my knowledge and empower others through CPR training with Survival CPR.

Caregiver Instructors

Sr Mpho Raseroka

Caregiver & CPR & First Aid Instructor

Sr Elna Lock

Caregiver Instructor

I’ve spent decades in geriatric and community health nursing. After retiring as a nursing manager, I continue to volunteer and teach. I’m passionate about sharing knowledge and empowering others, especially as a Survival CPR instructor.

Sr Sarie Nelson

Caregiver Instructor

I trained as a nurse and midwife at Germiston Hospital in the late 70s. I’ve worked in various hospital departments and a community clinic. I’m excited to share my experience as a Survival CPR instructor.

EN Brigette Chisenga

Caregiver & CPR & First Aid Instructor

I trained as a nurse at Grey’s Hospital and worked as an au pair in the US, caring for a child with special needs. I’ve also been a paediatric nurse and swim instructor, passionate about child health.

Sr Heidi Marais

Caregiver Instructor

I’ve been a nurse since 1982, working in hospitals, clinics, and labs. I love sharing my knowledge and helping others. As a Survival CPR instructor, I’m excited to empower students and assist the elderly.

Sr Janet Meredith

Caregiver Instructor

I’m a registered nurse of 36 years. As a Survival CPR instructor, I share my passion for patient care. Having been a patient myself, I understand what people need from caregivers to heal.

Sr Lucy Verbeek

Caregiver Instructor

I trained as a nurse in the Netherlands, then moved to South Africa. After raising my family, I found my passion in helping patients and their families at Cansa and Hospice. I’m excited to train the next generation of caregivers.

Sr Eunice Steenekamp

Caregiver Instructor

With qualifications in MBA, BCur Nursing, Midwifery, and Administration, I’m passionate about training and developing healthcare students. My goal is to empower them to reach their full potential and provide quality care to those in need.

Sr Janine Oosthuizen

Caregiver Instructor

I began my nursing journey in 1973. Over 50 years, I’ve gained knowledge and experience from mentors and peers. I’m passionate about providing quality, respectful care and empowering caregivers to do the same.