Cardiac First Responder (CFR) – Pre-hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) 
Course Particulars
Course Duration: 4 Hours
Student/Instructor Ratio: 1:6/8
Training Compliance: PHECC-V3-2016/ILCOR-OCT-2020
Student to Equipment Ratio: AED & Manikin is 3:1
Cardiac First Responder (CFR) this half day fully certified course is the first rung on the ladder of pre-hospital emergency care. Recognised by the Pre-hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) it teaches all the basic life support skills for victims of stroke; cardiac arrest; heart attack; choking as well as the relevant legal issues and the administration of aspirin.
This course is a pre-requisite for Emergency First Response (EFR) courses, It is also a great standalone course for those working in or near premises considering installing an automated external defibrillator (AED) on-site as well as those who already have one.
This course contains vital skills required at all the grades of pre-hospital care.
The course includes:
– Cardiac Emergencies.
– Aspirin Administration.
– Defibrillator (AED).
– Scene management.
– Respiration & Airway obstruction.
– Infant / Child / Adult C.P.R. -Basic life support.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites required to commence the CFR Community course.
Course Duration: 4 Hour Course.
Certification and Accreditation: On successful completion of this course delegates will receive a 2 Year Certification of Competence, Recognised by PHECC.
Assessment Method: Assessment will be conducted as per the PHECC assessment criteria.
- CFR Community Skills Assessment Sheet.
Resources:
RED card and PHECC CFR manual are given to each student on this course.
Course Cost: €100.00 P.P