Cardiac First Response (CFR) Course

This half-day to 1-day Cardiac First Response course is designed to provide participants with the critical skills and confidence needed to respond to cardiac and life-threatening respiratory emergencies. Suitable for workplaces, community groups, and healthcare support roles, the course aligns with national standards for pre-hospital emergency care.

What You Will Learn

❤️ Recognition of Cardiac Emergencies

• Signs and symptoms of:
  • Heart attack (e.g. chest pain, shortness of breath)
  • Cardiac arrest (unconscious, not breathing)
  • Stroke (using FAST acronym)
  • Choking (partial and complete obstruction)

💓 CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

• High-quality chest compressions and rescue breaths
• Adult CPR (with optional modules for Child & Infant CPR depending on audience needs)

⚡ AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Use

• When and how to use an AED
• Pad placement and safety
• Voice prompts and follow-up care

🫁 Choking Response

• Techniques for adult choking (back blows, abdominal thrusts)
• Modified care for unresponsive choking victims
• Brief overview of child and infant choking protocols (if relevant)

🧍 Unconscious Patient Care

• Recovery position
• Monitoring breathing and maintaining an open airway

Course Details

• Duration: Half day to 1 full day (4–6 hours)
• Assessment: Practical skills-based assessment
• Certification: Valid for 2 years (meets national CFR standards)

Who Should Attend?

• Workplace responders
• Sports and fitness professionals
• Teachers and childcare workers
• Community volunteers and the general public

Course Benefits

✅ Learn to save a life in the critical first minutes
✅ Gain hands-on CPR & AED experience
✅ Confidence to act quickly and effectively in a cardiac emergency