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.
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.
Course Modules
- Module 1: Basic Emergency Care
- Recognise the signs of a life threatening emergency and initiate basic life support
- Learn the indications and administration of Aspirin.
- Module 2: Airway and Ventilation
- Be able to describe and demonstrate the use of an oropharyngeal airway (OPA), non-inflatable supraglottic airway (SGA), a bag valve mask (BVM) and oral suctioning to ensure a patient airway and effective ventilations are maintained.
- Describe the correct and appropriate application of oxygen using a range of devices.
- Module 3: Accessing and Use of an Automated External Defibrillator
- Learn to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) without delay in accordance with the appropriate PHECC CPGs.
- Module 4: Safety and Communication
- Learn how activate the Emergency Medical Services and communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals in the continuum of care for the patient.
Course Duration
The duration of a Cardiac First Response Advanced course shall be no less than 6 contact hours (excluding breaks).
Certification
Successful completion of the CFR Advanced standard leads to the award of the joint PHECC/RECFIRSTAID LTD Cardiac First Response Advanced award. This award ensures that the responder has fulfilled the educational and training requirements as prescribed by PHECC, thereby possessing the knowledge, skills and professionalism in line with the expectations of the public and the profession. It is recommended that the cardiac first responder ensure their ongoing competency by participation in annual refresher training and certification every two years.
Entry Requirements
- The recommended minimum age for entry is eighteen. All course participants should be mature enough to comprehend the knowledge, skills and implications associated with defibrillation and have a maturity to complete assessment to receive certification.
- The CFR Advanced standard is designed for persons working or volunteering in the emergency medical services, fire and rescue services and for healthcare professionals. If there is a concern about maintaining competency in all the required CFR advanced levels skills (in particular airway management and bag-valve-mask) PHECC recommends that such individuals certify in CFR Community.
- CFR Advanced is not designed for teaching basic life support to citizens
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:
- Skills assessment using PHECC’s CFR Community and Advanced assessment sheets.
- 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