Cardiac First Response Advanced

Introduction

A cardiac first responder Advanced level is a person trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) who can respond to someone who has suddenly collapsed..

Role and responsibility of a Cardiac First Repsonder Advanced

Entry to the CFR Advanced level is aimed at persons who may be working in the emergency medical services, fire and rescue services or a healthcare professional working in healthcare facilities or in the community. In addition to responding to patients in the course of their duties responders can provide lifesaving skills in their homes and communities. In addition to the competencies taught at CFR Community level, the Advanced level course teaches the airway management: suctioning, use of an oropharyngeal airway (OPA), supraglottic airway (SGA) uncuffed devices, bag valve mask (BVM), pulse checks, roles in team resuscitation and oxygen administration.

Course Duration

The duration of a Cardiac First Response Advanced course shall be no less than 6 contact hours (excluding breaks).

Course Modules

  • Module 1: Basic Emergency Care  
  • Module 2: Airway and Ventilation 
  • Module 3: Accessing and Use of an Automated External Defibrillator
  • Module 4: Safety and Communication

Certification

Award of joint PHECC/RECFIRSTAID LTD Cardiac First Response Advanced cards/certificates to successful participants is mandatory.

Certification lapses after 2 years. 

Assessment

Course participants may have their skills formally assessed throughout, or at the end of the course. An assessment sheet has been developed by PHECC. The Responder Level Examination Handout for Recognised Institutions (PUB004) can be used to guide assessment. 

The mandatory components of CFR Advanced assessment are: a) Skills assessment using PHECC’s CFR Community and Advanced assessment sheets. b) A multiple choice question paper exam of 25 questions; 80% pass mark

The mandatory components of CFR Advanced assessment are: 

   a) Skills assessment using PHECC’s CFR Community and Advanced assessment sheets. 
   b) A multiple choice question paper exam of 25 questions; 80% pass markAssessment using the PHECC’s CFR Community skill assessment sheet and the First Aid Response skills assessment sheets

Course Location

17 Eastgate Way,
Little Island,
Cork,  Ireland.
T45 X765