PHECC Cardiac First Response Advanced Level Course Cork

PHECC Cardiac First Response Advanced Level Course

Cardiac First Responder Advanced Course Cork

PHECC CFR Advanced Training in Cork & Nationwide

Our PHECC Cardiac First Responder Advanced (CFR-A) course in Cork is designed for healthcare professionals and emergency responders who require advanced life-saving skills. This course provides the knowledge and practical training needed to respond effectively to cardiac and life-threatening emergencies.

Delivered by experienced PHECC-registered instructors with frontline ambulance experience, our training ensures the highest standard of pre-hospital emergency care.

The Cardiac First Response Advanced Level Course can be delivered onsite or offsite as required in Cork and Nationwide. The cardiac first responder course is delivered by registered Prehospital Emergency Care Council practitioners with frontline ambulance experience.

A Cardiac First Response Advanced level Course is aimed at health care professionals who may be working in the emergency medical services, healthcare facilities or in the community. In addition to responding to patients in the course of their duties responders can provide lifesaving skills. 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.

PHECC Cardiac First Response Advanced Level Course

Entry criteria: Minimum age for entry is eighteen

Course Duration: 6 Hours

Course involves lectures, practical training and exam.

25 Multiple Choice Questions | 80% Pass rate. (20 pass marks)

English Language: All our PHECC courses are delivered in English. Students are expected to have good command of the english language.

Module 1: Basic Emergency Care

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation
Obvious signs of death and when resuscitation is not indicated
Heart attack, Stroke, Cardiac arrest and Choking
FAST assessment (Face, Arms, Speech & Time assessment)
One-responder, two-responder CPR & Team Resuscitation
Carrying out a pulse check within 10 seconds
Management of a choking patient who is responsive and then becomes unresponsive
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) 300 mg tablet administration for cardiac chest pain as per the PHECC Clinical Practice Guidelines
Post resuscitation care management for patients following return of normal spontaneous breathing

Module 2: Airway And Ventilation

The component parts of an oxygen delivery system (oxygen cylinders types, regulators demand valve, constant flow meter etc)
The principles of safe operation for an oxygen delivery system and correct/safe storage requirements appropriate to circumstances and list potential hazards
Learn how to establish, clear and maintain a patent airway using approved airways and suction devices
How to administer oxygen in accordance with approved airway and ventilation equipment
When oxygen can be administered in accordance with PHECC CPGs and Medication Formulary
The legal restrictions/regulations regarding the administration and possession of medical oxygen

Module 3: Accessing and Use of an Automated External Defibrillator

The functions of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
When to use an AED
The steps of AED operation
The safety precautions for using an AED
Steps to check and maintain an AED

Module 4: Safety and Communication

The links in the chain of survival
The importance of calling 112/ 999
How using a RED Card (Request Emergency Dispatch card) can enhance communication
The elements of scene safety
The benefits of an explicit handover, including documentation as appropriate, between Responders and healthcare professionals
The role of the Cardiac First Response (CFR) report and the benefits of collecting information for the out of hospital cardiac arrest register (OHCAR)
Patient confidentiality

🔹 Who Should Attend This Course?

This Cardiac First Responder Advanced course in Cork is ideal for:

Healthcare professionals (nurses, doctors, paramedics)
Emergency services personnel
First responders and community responders
Individuals working in high-risk environments

The CFR Advanced standard is specifically designed for those who may be required to respond to cardiac emergencies in professional or clinical settings

🔹 What You Will Learn (Course Content)

This course builds on CFR Community level and includes advanced life-saving skills such as:

Advanced Airway Management

Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)
Supraglottic airway (SGA) devices
Bag valve mask (BVM) ventilation
Suctioning techniques

Cardiac Emergency Response

CPR (adult, child & infant)
AED (defibrillator) use
Pulse checks and team resuscitation
Oxygen administration

Patient Care & Communication

Post-resuscitation care
Scene safety and communication
Handover to emergency services
Patient confidentiality

These are core CFR-A competencies required by PHECC

🔹 How the Course Works

Duration: 6 hours
Delivery: Onsite or at our Cork training location
Assessment:
- Practical skills assessment
- 25 multiple-choice questions (80% pass mark)

Certification is awarded upon successful completion and is valid for 2 years.

🔹 Why Choose E.R Training Cork?

PHECC-registered instructors
Real frontline ambulance experience
Small group practical training
Courses delivered in Cork & nationwide
Flexible onsite training options

🔹 Cardiac First Responder Training Cork (Local Focus)

We provide Cardiac First Responder Advanced training in Cork City and surrounding areas, including:

Douglas
Carrigaline
Bishopstown
Ballincollig

We also deliver onsite training across Ireland for organisations and healthcare providers.

🔹 Frequently Asked Questions

What is a CFR Advanced course?

A Cardiac First Responder Advanced course teaches healthcare professionals advanced skills in airway management, CPR, and emergency response.

How long is certification valid?

Certification is valid for 2 years.

Do I need previous training?

CFR Community level is recommended but not always required depending on experience.

Is this course recognised?

Yes, this course is PHECC certified, meeting Irish pre-hospital emergency care standards.

Do I need CFR Community before CFR Advanced?

CFR Community is recommended, but experienced healthcare professionals may proceed directly to CFR Advanced depending on their background.

🔹 Book Your Cardiac First Responder Course in Cork

If you need CFR Advanced training in Cork, contact our team today to arrange a course at your location or at our training centre.

📞 Call: 021 4770405
📱 Mobile: 087 9676700

Certification: PHECC Cardiac First Response Advanced Course

Certification valid for 2 years

PHECC Cardiac First Response Advanced Level Course Cork