Cardiac First Response
This 4-hour Cardiac First Response (CFR) course trains learners in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to respond to someone wo has suddenly collapsed. A cardiac first responder plays a critical role in keeping a person alive until the commencement of expert medical care.
We currently don not have any course dates scheduled, please contact us for more details.
The additional CFR portion of the course includes:
- Stroke assessment (FAST Assessment)
- Heart attack and the administration of aspirin
- Patient Handover & CFR report
- Infection Control
- Post event issues (critical incident stress awareness and debrief)
- Team resuscitation
Course Objectives:
On completion of this course, learners will be able to;
- Recognise the signs of a life-threatening emergency.
- Respond in an effective, safe and appropriate manner, to a life-threatening emergency, utilising basic life support skills.
- Retrieve and appropriately use, if required, an automated external defibrillator during a cardiac arrest.
- Report and Record their actions and interventions appropriately and handover to emergency medical services.
Course Programme:
- Basic Emergency Care
- Accessing and use of an Automated External Defibrillator
- Safety and Communication
Special Instructions for This Course:
Any special needs / requirements should be identified at time of booking.
Price includes booklets and refreshments. Fully compliant Training Certificate valid 2 years (subject to passing course assessment) and receipt issued after training course.
