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Course Description

In addition to the competencies taught at CFR Community level, the Advanced level course teaches the airway management: suctioning, use of an oropharyngeal airway (OPA), supraglottic airway (SGA) uncuffed devices, bag valve mask (BVM), pulse checks, roles in team resuscitation and oxygen administration.

Eligibility / Student Requirements

Volunteers who hold CFR Community and due to complete the EFR Course or hold EMT, Paramedic or Advanced Paramedic qualification

Course Duration

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

The mandatory components of CFR Advanced assessment are:

a) Skills assessment using PHECC’s CFR Community and Advanced assessment sheets.

b) A multiple-choice question paper exam of 25 questions; 80% pass mark

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 Advanced 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