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Course Description

A cardiac first responder Community level is a person trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) who can respond to someone who has suddenly collapsed. A cardiac first responder plays a critical role in keeping a person alive until the commencement of expert medical care.

Eligibility / Student Requirements

All Civil Defence Volunteers

Course Duration

PHECC’s CFR video must be used to deliver the CFR Community course. Use of the video will allow one instructor deliver a course in 4 hours to 6 students

Please note that, within Civil Defence, the minimum duration may be exceeded to allow additional time for practical skills development and assessment.

Class Size/ Instructor Ratio:

The CFR instructor student ratio is 1:6/8; 1:8 should be the maximum allowed in exceptional circumstances only and is not the norm.

Certifying Agency:

Successful candidates will be awarded a PHECC / Civil Defence: Cardiac First Response Community certificate. Certification is issued digitally by PHECC.

Certification period: 

The certificate is valid for two years. Re-certification training will be offered prior to expiry.

Assessment

Assessment consists of one practical component:
Skills assessment using PHECC’s CFR Community assessment sheet. Pass Mark 80%

Course Location

Course location, dates, and times will be confirmed by your CDO or course instructor.

Manuals / Course Paperwork

You will receive a copy of the CFR Community  manual and PHECC CPGs are available to download from PHECC Website

Delivered by:

Civil Defence Volunteer Instructors within your unit

PPE

Gloves and hand sanitisers will be available during the course - no specific PPE is required

Equipment

Equipment will be available during the course