Training

Subject to acceptance of your application, and the completion of relevant checks, you will be invited on a training course. The training generally takes around 19 hours and may be delivered on evenings or weekends depending on the needs of the group. The training includes:

• Introduction to Community First Responding
• Automated External Defibrillation and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Including the use of all associated equipment
• Oxygen Therapy
• Treatment of Medical Conditions
• Responder Safety and Risk Assessment including:
  • Communicating with Patients
  • Health and Safety, Infection Control
  • Completion of Paperwork - Patient Report Form

Each unit requires the completion of a written and practical assessment which then must be updated every six months.