Cardiad First Response (CFR) Community

Introduction

This comprehensive, practically-based half-day course was developed by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council [PHECC] as a national standard to ensure that those who suffer cardiac arrest in the community are given the best possible chance of survival. The course is suited to those who may be required to respond to a sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack, choking, stroke or unconsciousness in the workplace, at a sports facility, in the home or in their community. Also, ideal training for personnel in premises or public building where an Automated External Defibrillator [AED] has been installed.

Course Details

Cardiac first responders at Community level include citizens and trained members of Volunteer Organisations and Emergency Agencies such as An Garda Síochána and the Civil Defence etc who may be dispatched or come across the following emergencies: cardiac arrest, heart attack including Aspirin administration, choking and stroke. The care management includes, FAST assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children and infants and AED use. New in 2016 is an introduction to teamresuscitation. It’s recommended that CFR responder/community responder groups learn more about this approach to improve the efficacy of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (basic and advanced life support) when interacting with healthcare professionals.

Course Duration

The duration of CFR Community standard is approx 2 days with a three monitoring sessions (typically).

Course Modules

Certification

Award of joint PHECC/RECFIRSTAID LTD Cardiac First Response Community cards/certificates to successful participants is mandatory. Certification lapses after 2 years.

Assessment

Learners will be continually assessed throughout the course on the practical skills acquired on the course. There is a practical skills formative assessment as per PHECC assessment sheets on this course.

Course Location

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