The Responder Training
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The Responder Training
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C.F.R Training is demanding and is a process that takes approximately 12 months,
The Syllabus is as Follows: Anatomy and Physiology Cell Structure The Cardiovascular System The Respiratory System The Nervous system Advanced Care Skills |
The Training
As a CFR you would be trained in the use of Several Airway management Devices
This is the most critical part of treating an unconscious casualty,
The administration of Oxygen and Entonox, A 50/50 Mix of Oxygen and Nitrous oxide, Used for the relief of pain
you would also be trained to use an Automated External Defibrillator
& Administration of the following Drugs
Glyceryl-tri-nitrate, This Drug is used during the treatment of Chest pain.
Adrenaline, This is used to treat life threatening allergic reactions.
Glucagon,A Drug Used for treating Diabetic Emergencies.
Fracture Management and splinting
you would be trained to deal with all manner of medical incidents, The most serious being of course Cardiac Arrest. The training you would undertake is an N.V.Q level 3 equivalent to that of a Staffordshire Ambulance Service Ambulance Technician. This is the same level of Training for all staffordshire Ambulance Service Community first Responders. In other Ambulance Services, Some of these Skills are Reserved for Paramedics Only.
Last updated Wednesday, August 29, 2007 2:16 PM