The Cardiac First Response - Community Level Providers Course is designed to provide the ability
to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR,
use an Automated External Defibrillator - AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner.
A Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) Cardiac First Responder plays a vital role in keeping
a person alive until they can receive expert clinical care.
The course takes approximately 4 hours to complete.
A Cardiac First Responder may be part of the Emergency Medical Services, a Healthcare Practitioner or a member of the public who has completed the PHECC recognised course.
Course Content:
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Patient Assessment
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Adult CPR
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Child CPR
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Infant CPR
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Use of Face Mask Barrier Devices
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Automated External Defibrillator - AED
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Recovery (safe airway) Position
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Adult Choking - Conscious and Unconscious
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Child Choking - Conscious and Unconscious
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Infant Choking - Conscious and Unconscious
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Airway Obstruction Adult, Child and Infant
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Aspirin Administration for Heart Attack
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Stroke
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Skills Group Practice
Features:
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Video based course ensures consistency
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Instructor led, hands on class format reinforces skills proficiency
- In the classroom, students participate in simulated scenarios.
- Students work with an Pre- Hospital Emergency Care Council Instructor to complete skills practice.
Course Format:
The course requires approximately 4 hours to complete, including skills practice.
There is a skills assessment with this course and full participation is required to receive certification.
Cardiac First Response Community Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council Course Completion Certificate is valid for two years. Participants will receive a PHECC certificate and card.
Assessment:
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Practical Assessment - Skills assessment using PHECC's CFR Community assessment sheet.