Who is this course for?
The course is a certified course and provides training in CPR and the use of a defibrillator (AED) in addition to the treatment of other cardiac illnesses. This course is designed for those who have no previous experience of responding to a cardiac event.
General Aims
The course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to respond to and assist at any medical or trauma incident. Implementing the chain of survival and applying care to the standards set down by the Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council.
Method of delivery
The course will utilise both theory and practical learning which will encourage student participation and feedback and ensure strong knowledge of practical skills.
Details
- 1 Day
- Learners will be assessed through skills demonstrations and a multiple choice theory exam.
- This course incorporates the Pre Hospital Emergency Care Councils Cardiac First Response Course and certification will be made at the appropriate level.
- Award: PHECC Cardiac First Response
- Cost: €80
Topics
- Chain of Survival (Adults, Children, Infants)
- The 4 major life threats: Heart Attack, Stroke, Cardiac Arrest, Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
- CPR
- A.E.D. (Automated External Defibrillator) use
- Aspirin
- Our instructors are mobile and can travel to deliver a course to groups on site at any location nationwide.
Entry Criteria
There is no specific entry criteria including a minimum age. However, a course participant must be mature enough to comprehend the knowledge, skills and implications associated with defibrillation and have a maturity to complete assessment to receive certification.
Progression Opportunities
On successful completion of this award, learners will have the opportunity to progress to The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council First Aid Response (FAR) or Emergency First Response Programme (EFR). Successful participants will be certified to act as a community first responder with a National Ambulance Service approved CFR Group, a voluntary organisation or with a private event medical provider.