PHECC CFR Instructor Course

CFR Instructor Course Aim:

The aim of this PHECC CFR Instructor Course is to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude to train others as Cardiac First Responders

Course Objectives:

On completion of this course learners will be able to:

• Explain the role of PHECC
• Explain the Chain of Survival
• Demonstrate Adult and Child CPR
• Demonstrate the correct use of an AED
• Demonstrate Adult and Child Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
• Explain Critical Incident Stress Management
• Explain the steps required in dealing with a stroke and heart attack.
• Demonstrate the recovery position.

CFR Instructor Course Content

Day 1

• Introduction to PHECC
• The Chain of Survival
• Adult C.P.R./Foreign Body Obstruction Practice (F.B.A.O).
• A.E.D. Skills Practice/ Skills Evaluation
• Infant & Child C.P.R. & F.B.A.O. Skills
• Recovery Position

Day 2
• Heart Attack and Stroke
• Legal & Ethical Issues
• Administration Issues
• Infection Control
• Presentation Skills & Learning Environment

Access:

Learners must first have successfully completed a basic PHECC CFR course before attending.

To ensure the greatest opportunity for successful participation in our programmes, learners are required to have a good command of English in terms of reading, writing and speaking.

This standard of proficiency is indicated by achieving or exceeding the standard of CEFR B2+ Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Learners who have achieved a passing grade in English at Junior Certificate level will be deemed to meet this criterion. However, learners for whom English is not their first language, are required to advise Qualtec, and may be required to provide evidence of proficiency. This could include completing a standardised CEFR test or equivalent.

Learners should have basic IT skills. They will need to be able email, word process (Word) and use Presentation software (Powerpoint).

Training, administrative and Technical Support: Qualtec will endeavour to provide any reasonable support to ensure that strudents complete this course successfully. Reasonable Accomodation can be requested in advance of the course by sending an email to [email protected]. The Instructor will be available to discuss any needs or issues on breaks on a one to one basis or collectively. Administrative or Technical support is available via phone, Zoom or email from 9 am to 5 pm.. This can be requested by sending an email to [email protected] or ringing 01 6289374.Full details are available in our our Learner Handbook.

Location:

This CFR Instructor Course is delivered in the Courtyard Hotel, Leixlip, Co.Kildare.

Certification:

On completion of the CFR Instructor course,  learners need to assist on two CFR Courses before being finally assessed on their delivery on a 3rd course This needs to be completed within six months of the course.

Course Assessment & Time Commitment 

Your CFR skills will be assessed on day 2 of the course. You will need to practice these skills in advance of being assessed. Allow 2 hours for this preparation.

In order to become certified as a PHECC CFR Instructor you must assist on two CFR/FAR before being finally assessed on your delivery of a 3rd CFR course. You will need to  prepare properly in advance of the delivery of these sessions.

This must be completed within six months of the course.

Progression:

On successful completion of this CFR Instructor course learners can then progress onto attending our PHECC FAR Instructor Course.

Testimonials:

Excellent course and relevant to all communities. Margaret Dinneen

Well done. Sharon Murphy

Really enjoyed the course. Very easy to learn with Sean as he made it interesting. Anne Marie McCarthy

Excellent course. Very informative. Padraic Nee Aer Arran

Really enjoyed it! Caitlin Steel

Good practical course with good trainer. Paul Horsburgh

A great two day course with plenty of information and role play. Sean is a very calm and straight forward teacher. Margaret Foley

Enjoyed the course. Thank you! Denise Lynam.