PHECC First Aid Responder (FAR)

Duration: 3 days

Accreditation Body/Award: PHECC First Aid Responder (FAR) Certificate

Learners will learn to deal with life-threatening or potentially life-threatening conditions until the arrival of emergency medical services.

Contents

•Patient Assessment

•Incident Procedures

•Cardiac First Response (CPR & AED, Choking & Stroke)

•Common Medical Emergencies (Asthma, Diabetes, Seizures, Poisoning & Fainting)

•Injury Management & Shock (Bleeding, Bone Injuries, Sprains, •Strains & Dislocations, Shock)

•Care of the Unconscious Patient

•Burns & Electrical Injury Care

•Hypothermia & Hyperthermia

•Information Management & Communications

•The Well-Being of the First-Aid Responder

Course Notes

Entry Requirements:
There is no specific entry criterion including a minimum age. However, a course participant should be mature enough to comprehend the knowledge, skills and implications associated with defibrillation and have a maturity to complete assessment to receive certification.

Certification:
PHECC provider course certificate and card. Valid for 2 years. Refresher training (2 days) must be completed prior to the expiry date of a valid certificate and card.

Assessments:
The learner is required to complete - Skills Demonstration and Examination