Applicants wishing to take this course should have completed a CFR course and hold current certification.

Applicants wishing to take this course at CFR – A level should have completed a CFR course, hold current certification and show an ability to maintain the required standard at this level.

Suitable for: Those wishing to become a CFR Instructor
Certified By: PHECC/Emergency Care
Duration: 2 Days
Preconditions: Valid FAR/CFR Certification
Books Required: CFR Instructor Pack
Certificate Valid For: 2 years
Class Size: maximum of 6
Cost: POA

The Cardiac First Responder Instructor Training Course is conducted over two days. Following the two-day training, candidates must complete three CFR courses ~ 1st as an assistant instructor, 2nd as lead instructor with supervising instructor present, 3rd as a sole instructor being assessed. On of successful completion, candidates qualify as an Instructor. This qualification is certified by PHECC (the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council).

Course Syllabus

Day 1
Introduction & Orientation 
Use Of the PHECC CFR DVD
Epidemiology
Anatomy & Physiology
Heart Attack & Aspirin in Cardiac Management
Continuity of Care, Communications, Handovers & Documentation
Critical Incident Stress Management, Death & Dying
Medical Legal Issues
Practitioner Issues
CFR Course Presentation Overview
Presentation Development Practice (CPR/AED Subjects)
Summary / Day 2 Task Allocation

Day 2
Introduction & Reorientation
Adult, Child and Infant C.P.R. & Adult AED Skill Sessions – Student present in allocated rotation
Introductory Topics including Chain of Survival
Special Situations & AED in use
Assessment & Evaluation
MCQ & Skill Teaching Assessment