Discounted Courses

Entry Criteria

The recommended minimum age for entry is eighteen. Certification in CFR (CFR Advanced or CFR Community). Certification in OFA or First Aid Response within the last 12 months is also acceptable. If participants are not CFR Advanced certified, the module ‘Airway and Ventilation’ must be extended to incorporate the CFR Advanced skill set.

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at those wishing to upskill from previous training undertaken and those who wish to pursue a course which covers a greater range of knowledge and skills in more depth than introductory courses. The Emergency First Responder course is the recommended starting point to develop a career in the Pre Hospital Emergency Care field.

General Aims

The course will enable the learner to provide pre-hospital emergency care to Emergency First Responder Level.

Method of delivery

The course will be delivered through both theory lectures and practical skills sessions. Throughout the course, a continuous assessment will be employed to ensure progression and to enhance students knowledge and skills.

Details

  • 5 Days. 6 Days if learner is required to complete CFR-A
  • The assessment: Learners will be continually assessed throughout the course on the practical skills acquired . There is also a formative assessment consisting of:
  • 1. Demonstration of EFR skills against the PHECC assessment sheets.
  • 2. The EFR multiple choice question paper exam of 40 questions; 80% pass mark.
  • Certification: Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council certificate in Emergency First Response which is valid for 3 years. It is also necessary to retain Cardiac First Response certificate every 2 years.
  • Cost €600

Topics

  • Anatomy & physiology
  • Continum of pre-hospital emergency care
  • Principles of lifting and moving
  • Pharmacology
  • Airway and ventilation
  • Respiratory emergencies
  • Cardiac First Response*
  • Cardiovascular emergencies
  • General medical emergencies
  • Bleeding, Shock and soft tissue injuries
  • Musculoskeletal, head and spinal injuries
  • Paediatric & Childbirth emergencies
  • Information management & Communications
  • The well-being of the EFR
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Medico-legal issues concerning the EFR

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