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    First Aid Response – Recertification.

     Course   Description

    On completion of the First Aid Response (FAR) course, participants will be capable of responding effectively to medical emergencies in a pre-hospital setting until the arrival of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Participants will be trained to:

    Manage life-threatening or potentially life-threatening conditions in the pre-hospital environment
    Provide first aid care for non-life-threatening conditions to prevent further harm prior to EMS arrival
    Deliver first aid response across a range of environments, including domestic, recreational, and workplace settings

     

     

     Eligibility /   Student   Requirements

     

    All Civil Defence Volunteers who hold current:

    Cardiac First Response (CFR) qualification

    FAR Qualification

     

     

     Course   Duration

     

    The duration of the First Aid Response recertification course incorporating the CFR Community standard shall be no less than 12 contact hours including assessment.

    Recertification should include at a minimum:

    ·       CFR skills practice and skills assessment

    ·       FAR skills practice and skills assessment

    ·       Provision of clinical updates as necessary

    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 recommended instructor-to-student ratio is 1:6. In exceptional circumstances, this ratio may be extended to a maximum of 1:8.

     


     Certifying   Agency: 


    Successful candidates will be awarded a PHECC / Civil Defence First Aid Response 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 both theoretical and practical components:
    • Five practical skills assessments
    • One written assessment (20 multiple-choice questions, 30-minute duration)

    Pass Mark 60%

     


     Course       Location


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

     


      Manuals / Course

      Paperwork


    You will have your original FAR 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