Cardiac First Response Course

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Cardiac First Response

Course Outline

This course is ideal for community response groups, workplaces, sports clubs, employees of public buildings, parents, teachers, childminders and the general public. There is no minimum age requirement. However, course participants should be mature enough to comprehend the knowledge, skills and implications associated with defibrillation. As per phecit.ie, 16 years of age is a benchmark. If you have queries about age limits, please contact us.

While the main content of the course is general, each course is different in terms of learners, circumstance and requirements. If a learner has an impairment which may affect their ability to complete a practical assessment, they should notify the training provider prior to commencement of the course to discuss options.

The CFR course follows a practice-while-watching video format and is led by instructors who will provide feedback and guide you through the lessons and help improve your CPR technique as you practice on a manikin.

Course Content

CPR for Adults, Children and Infants
Safe Operation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Choking in Adults, Children and Infants
Assessment for Stroke (FAST Assessment)

Recovery Position
Heart Attacks and Cardiac Arrest
Administration of Aspirin

Course Details

Duration: minimum 4 hours

Certification: Practical Assessment - Skills assessment using PHECC's CFR Community assessment sheet. In order to maintain your qualification after your two-year certification period you will be required to undertake the course again. There is no recertification training for people who currently have an in-date certificate.