Cardiac First Responder- Community Level
Aim
To provide trainees with the knowledge to conduct all manual handling activities in a manner that will prevent injury.
Objectives
- Patient Assessment
- Adult CPR
- Child CPR
- Infant CPR
- Use of Face Mask Barrier Devices
- Automated External Defibrillator - AED
- Recovery (safe airway) Position
- Adult Choking - Conscious and Unconscious
- Child Choking - Conscious and Unconscious
- Infant Choking - Conscious and Unconscious
- Airway Obstruction Adult, Child and Infant
- Aspirin Administration for Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Skills Group Practice
Training Duration
- Four Hours
Training Approach
Classroom based theory Module which include
Practical Module which includes:
- Video based course ensures consistency
- Instructor led
- Hands on class format enforces skills proficiency
Assessment and Certification
- Practical assessment during practical module
Certifying body
- Dual certification from the Irish Heart Foundation and PHECC