CFR Instructor Course

Course Aim:

The aim of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude to train others to be 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
• Demonstrate the correct administration of Oxygen using a BVM
• Explain the steps required in dealing with a stroke and heart attack.
• Demonstrate the recovery position.

Duration

2 days

(Learners must then assist on at least one CFR course before returning to be assessed by Qualtec. This can be organised by the learners themselves or by Qualtec.)

Course content

• Introduction to PHECC
• Presentation Skills
• Learning Environment
• Lesson Planning
• Training resources
• Recovery Position
• The Chain of Survival
• Adult C.P.R./Forgien Body Obstruction Practise (F.B.A.O).
• Two person C.P.R.
• A.E.D. Skill and 1 Shock Scenario
• A.E.D. Multi Shock Skills Practice/ Skills Evaluation
• Infant C.P.R. & F.B.A.O. Skills
• Child C.P.R. & F.B.A.O. Skills
• Heart Attack and Stroke
• Legal & Ethical Issues
• Administration Issues
• Infection Control
• Professional Indemnity

Cost

750 euro