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Workplace training · Ireland

Cardiac First Responder

One day that teaches your team to recognise a cardiac emergency, start CPR straight away and use a defibrillator with confidence.

PHECC accredited1 dayCPR & AEDOn-site at your workplace
Cardiac First Responder training by Proshield

About the course

Survival from cardiac arrest depends on what happens in the first few minutes. The Cardiac First Responder course gives ordinary staff the skills and confidence to act immediately: call for help, start high-quality CPR and use an AED.

Ideal for workplaces with a defibrillator on site, and for anyone who wants to be ready to help a colleague, customer or family member.

What’s covered

  • Recognising heart attack & stroke (FAST)
  • CPR – adult, child and infant
  • Using an AED (defibrillator)
  • Choking – adult, child and infant
  • Recovery position
  • Aspirin for a suspected heart attack

Who it’s for

  • Workplaces with an AED on site
  • Staff in offices, retail, gyms, schools and sports clubs
  • Community first responders
  • Anyone who wants to learn CPR properly

Delivered on-site at your workplace for groups and companies across Kildare, Laois, Carlow, Dublin and nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

What is covered in Cardiac First Responder?

CPR for adults, children and infants, using an AED, choking, the recovery position and recognising heart attack and stroke.

Do we need our own defibrillator?

No. We bring training defibrillators and manikins. If you have an AED on site, we can show your team how to use your specific model.

How long is the CFR certificate valid?

Two years. Refresher training is recommended before it expires.

Is CFR the same as CPR training?

CFR includes CPR, but also covers AED use, choking and recognising heart attack and stroke, under the PHECC standard.