Become a PHECC Cardiac First Responder Community Instructor

Our Cardiac First Responder Community Instructor training course is designed to follow the national standards for CFR Community Instructors laid down by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC). All of our tutors for this course are recognized to teach and carry out examinations to set standards.

It will ensure demonstrable competency in the practical conduct of CFR Courses. The ‘training for trainers’ section of this course will enable delegates to deliver training which is specifically tailored to the standards laid down by PHECC.

How do I become a CFR Community Instructor?

A pre-requisite for entry onto a CFR Community Instructor course is that an individual has completed a CFR Community training course or a First Aid Response Certificate course within the last 12 months. The minimum age to become a CFR Community Instructor is 18 years of age.

Course Aims

This 2-day course aims to bring students up to CFR Community Instructor standard which will enable them to provide CFR Community training courses.

PHECC CFR Assessment

To complete the PHECC CFR Community Instructor Assessment, students will be required to assist on one CFR course, be supervised on the 2nd CFR course and be assessed by or on behalf of PHECC on the 3rd course.

Course Contents Train the Trainer

Training delivery
Defining aims and objectives
Effective training programs
Tools and Resources
Presentation skills
Setting up practical sessions
Course Contents CFR

Session One

Chair of Medical Advisory Group Introduction
Survivor’s & Success Story
Chain of Survival
Cricoid Pressure
Adult CPR Practice
Adult Two Person CPR Practice
Adult Foreign Body Airway Obstruction Practice
Adult AED Practice

Session Two

Cardiac Arrest Scenario
Child CPR Practice
Child Foreign Body Airway Obstruction Practice
Child AED Practice
Infant CPR Practice
Infant Foreign Body Airway Obstruction Practice

Session Three

Critical Incident Stress Management
Administration of Oxygen using a BVM
Heart Attack
Stroke
Recovery Position

Session Four

Clinical Indemnity
Infection Prevention & Control
Team Concept
Handover & Documentation
Certification:
Successful students will receive a certificate qualifying them for two years as an Cardiac First Response Community Instructors from PHECC.