Emergency First Response (EFR)

Subject: Become a Certified Emergency First Responder (EFR) with PHECC Accreditation
Cost: €485.00 per person (Group discounts available – Contact us directly)
Certification: PHECC Emergency First Response Certificate (valid for 3 years).
Note: Maintaining a Cardiac First Response certificate (valid for 2 years) is also required.
Duration: 40 classroom hours.
Full-time: 5 weekdays (10:00-18:00)
Part-time: 5 days over 3 weekends (2 weekends: Saturday & Sunday 10:00 – 18:00, 1 weekend: Saturday 10:00 – 18:00)

Medicall Ambulance Service offers the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) Emergency First Response (EFR) course, the highest level of responder certification in Ireland. This comprehensive program provides you with the skills, knowledge, and certification necessary to operate as a qualified EFR.

Why Choose Our EFR Course?

• PHECC Accreditation: Receive a nationally recognised PHECC certificate in Emergency First Response, valid for 3 years. Also receive a PHECC CFR-A certificate, valid for 2 years.
• Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers a wide range of essential topics, from basic patient assessment to advanced medical and trauma management.
• Experienced Instructors: Learn from experienced professionals with practical field experience in an ambulance and in hospital.
• Flexible Training Options: Choose from full-time or part-time course schedules to suit your needs.

Entry Requirements:

• Minimum age: 18 years.

The EFR curriculum covers a broad spectrum of pre-hospital care topics, including:

Patient Assessment:

• Primary Survey: Rapid assessment to identify and address immediate life threats.
• Secondary Survey: Detailed head-to-toe examination to identify further injuries or conditions.
• Anatomy and Physiology: Foundational knowledge of the human body and its systems.
• Continuum of Pre-Hospital Emergency Care: Understanding the roles and responsibilities of different levels of pre-hospital care providers.
• Patient Handling: Principles of safe lifting and moving techniques to prevent further injury.
• Pharmacology: Basic understanding of medications commonly used in emergency situations.
• Airway and Ventilation: Techniques for managing the airway and providing artificial ventilation.

  Medical Emergencies:

• Respiratory Emergencies: Management of conditions such as asthma, COPD, and pneumothorax.
• Cardiac First Response: Essential skills for managing cardiac arrest and other cardiac emergencies.
• Cardiovascular Emergencies: Management of conditions such as heart attack, stroke, and shock.
• General Medical Emergencies: Management of conditions such as diabetes, seizures, and allergic reactions.

  Trauma Management:

• Bleeding, Shock, and Soft Tissue Injuries: Management of various types of bleeding, shock, and soft tissue injuries.
• Musculoskeletal, Head, and Spinal Injuries: Immobilization and management techniques for fractures, dislocations, head injuries, and spinal injuries.

  Special Considerations:

• Paediatrics: Specific considerations for managing medical emergencies in children and infants.
• Childbirth: Assisting with childbirth in emergency situations.

Professionalism:

• Information Management: Accurate record-keeping and documentation.
• Communications: Effective communication with patients, bystanders, and other emergency services.
• Well-being of the EFR: Strategies for managing stress and maintaining personal well-being.
• Infection Prevention and Control: Implementing appropriate infection control measures.