PHECC CFR - (CPR + AED)

Learn Life-Saving Skills: PHECC Certified CPR & AED Training

Our Cardiac First Responder (CFR) course, delivered in line with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) national standards, is designed to equip learners with the essential skills to respond to life-threatening emergencies in adults, children, and infants. Whether you're a workplace responder, community member, or healthcare provider, this course gives you the knowledge, confidence, and practical ability to act quickly and correctly in a cardiac emergency.

Why Training Matters

In a cardiac emergency, every second counts. Immediate, skilled action can be the difference between life and death. Cardiac First Responder (CFR) training equips your team with the essential skills needed to respond effectively and confidently to life-threatening emergencies. Whether in the workplace, community, or healthcare settings, this course ensures participants are ready to act swiftly with CPR and AED techniques, meeting Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) national standards.

What's Covered in This Course? 

  • CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants

  • Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

  • Managing choking incidents in adults, children, and infants

  • Recognition and response to cardiac arrest and life-threatening emergencies

  • Basic first aid principles for medical emergencies like bleeding and shock

  • Emergency action plans and scene safety to ensure the best outcomes

Who Should Attend?

This CFR course is ideal for logistics, warehousing, and healthcare businesses, as well as construction and security teams. It's designed for supervisors, safety officers, and first aiders who need to respond to cardiac emergencies in the workplace.

  • Logistics and warehousing staff

  • Construction workers and site operatives

  • Supervisors and safety officers

  • Security personnel

  • First aiders across all industries

  • Educators and childcare providers

  • Healthcare assistants and caregivers


Course Details

📍 Location: Training delivered at your premises — nationwide coverage.

⏱ Duration: Half-day to full-day format, depending on group size and requirements.

📜 Certification: Issued by a PHECC-approved ATO (Approved Training Organisation).

🔁 Recertification: Recommended every 2 years, following best practice guidelines.

This course is fully compliant with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, helping your business or organisation meet legal training obligations.


Enquire now to secure your group training at your location.
Ensure your team is prepared to handle emergencies

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