CFR-A
CFR-A Practitioner Entry
Duration - 6.5 Hours Certification - PHECC CFR-A Cert Validity - As per PHECC standard Delivery - On-site or Training Centre Instructor Ratio - 6:1 Locations - Kerry, Cork, Limerick, Munster What This Course Covers This CFR-A practitioner-entry programme is suitable for persons working or volunteering in Emergency Medical Services, fire and rescue, and healthcare roles. In addition to the basic life support scope covered in the CFRC programme, learners develop advanced airway management skills including suction, OPA and SGA use, plus oxygenation. Training is delivered as a practical, scenario-led session focused on clinical decision flow, team communication and safe escalation to higher levels of care. What You Will Learn -Basic life support integration from the CFRC pathway -Advanced patient assessment and structured handover communication -Airway management with suction, OPA and SGA adjuncts -Oxygenation techniques and safe oxygen administration workflow -Team-based role allocation during time-critical cardiac events -Recognition of deterioration and escalation to advanced care