first aid AND PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE
first aid AND PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE
Cardiac First Response – Advanced (CFR-A)
PHECC-certified CPR and AED training for advanced responders, delivered in partnership with UFAS
1 day | Certified programme | In-person / On-site
Cork • Dublin • Nationwide | €100 per person
Course overview
The Cardiac First Response – Advanced (CFR-A) course is a PHECC-certified emergency response programme delivered in partnership with UFAS, designed for individuals who may be the first on the scene at a cardiac arrest or medical emergency.
This one-day course equips participants with the advanced life-saving skills required to respond to cardiac arrest, choking, heart attack and stroke, using CPR and AED techniques aligned with current PHECC Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs).
Training is delivered by Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council-approved instructors and is available in Dublin and Cork, with nationwide in-house CFR-A training for workplaces, community groups, sports clubs and organisations across Ireland.
Who this course is for
The CFR-A course is suitable for trained responders and professionals, including:
- Paramedics, nurses, doctors and healthcare assistants
- Fire service personnel and Gardaí
- Workplace first aiders and designated first responders
- Event medics, security staff and stewards
- Sports coaches and community volunteers
- Anyone required to hold a PHECC CFR-A certificate
This course is suitable for initial certification, renewal or upskilling, and supports workplace, professional and organisational compliance.
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What you will learn
Participants receive hands-on, practical training in:
- Adult, child and infant CPR
- Safe and effective AED use
- Recognition and management of cardiac arrest
- Heart attack and stroke recognition
- Choking and airway obstruction management
- Infection prevention and use of PPE
- Scene safety and casualty assessment
- Effective communication with Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Patient handover to advanced care providers
- Application of current PHECC CFR-A Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs)
Training is scenario-based, practical and assessment-focused.
Who delivers this course
All CFR-A courses are delivered by PHECC-registered instructors who are current healthcare professionals with real-world emergency response experience.
Training focuses on practical decision-making, realistic scenarios and confident performance in high-pressure situations.
Why choose First Aid Coaching
- PHECC-approved CFR-A training provider
- Delivered by experienced healthcare professionals
- Strong focus on real-world emergency response
- Small group sizes and supportive learning environment
- Public and in-house courses available nationwide
- Trusted by organisations, emergency services and community groups across Ireland
Certification and standards
On successful completion of the program, participants are awarded the Cardiac First Response – Advanced (CFR-A) certificate, which is PHECC recognised and accepted nationwide. The certification remains valid for two years and is designed to meet compliance requirements across workplace, professional, and community settings.