Cardiac First Responder

Duration: 1/2 Day Course

Max Persons: 6

Brief Description: The aim of this course is to equip the candidate with the knowledge, skills and attitude to bring students to a level of competence of CFR for adults, infant and child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use. Additionally to develop skills for the relief of foreign body airway obstruction as well as the administration of aspirin for cardiac chest pain.

As the course names suggests it is aimed at anyone in the community. As approximately 14 people die each day from sudden cardiac arrest it is important that people learn these potentially life – saving skills.

Course Content:

• The Chain of Survival
• Adult CPR
• Child CPR & Infant CPR
• Use of AED on Adult, Child & Baby casualties.
• Choking techniques for Adult, Child & Baby casualties
• Heart Attacks & use of Aspirin
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Stroke

Qualification Achieved: On successful completion of this course successful candidates will receive a CFR Cert Valid for 2 years

 “Students should be physically fit enough to carry out chest compression on a manikin while kneeling. It is a requirement that students demonstrate effective compressions and ventilations during the class