CARDIAC FIRST RESPONSE (CFR) COURSE

Cardiac First Response (CFR) Course

A cardiac first responder (CFR) is a person trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). With this training you can respond to someone who has suddenly collapsed.

This 4-hour cardiac first responder course can play a critical role in keeping a person alive until the commencement of expert medical care.

 

Course Programme

On course completion learners will be able to:

  • Recognise the signs of a life threatening emergency
  • Respond in an effective, safe and appropriate manner,
  • Appropriately use, if required, an automated external defibrillator (AED) during a cardiac arrest.
  • Report and Record their actions and interventions appropriately and handover to emergency medical services

Maximum number of participants: 10

Duration: 1 day

Certificate: CFR training Certificate valid for 1 year

 

Objectives of the course

It is designed to enable a cardiac first responder to help keep a person alive until the arrival of trained personnel to the scene.