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| The aim of the Emergency Responder Module (NaRS[ER]) is to enable candidates, with proven prior knowledge and experience in primary life support, to deliver the safe application of automated external defibrillation (AED); the ER+ has the additional application of facemask and supplementary oxygen. |
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Length of Course
All candidates for the NaRS[ER] must attend a four hour course of instruction and assessment. The candidate is required to complete the manual prior to attending the course. The ER+ is an additional two hours. |
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Evidence Of Competence - NaRS[ER]
To be successful in the NaRS module for Emergency Responders [NaRS ER] the candidate will need to satisfy the following: |
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Pre-requisite
- The candidate must be 18 years of age or over.
Prior knowledge
The NaRS ER is only open to candidates who have knowledge and experience of primary life support techniques. Before starting the NaRS ER course all candidates will be required to demonstrate CPR to the standards as set out by the European Resuscitation Council. Candidates who fail this test will not be permitted to continue the course. They will not be entitled to a repayment of the registration fee and will need to refer to the conditions laid down by the course organiser for course fees.
Evidence Of Competence - NaRS[ER+]
To be successful in the NaRS module for Emergency Responders + [NaRS ER+] the candidate will need to satisfy the following:
- Successfully complete the NaRS ER module.
- Attend an additional two hours of instruction.
- Demonstrate the ability to carry out the practical skills as defined in the syllabus.
- Satisfactorily complete a worksheet.
- Re-validation and registration records are as for the ER module.
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NaRS ER Course
- Attend a four-hour course of instruction.
- Demonstrate the ability to carry out the practical skills as defined in the syllabus.
- Satisfactorily complete the training manual.
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Re-validation
- The NaRS ER is valid for 1 year only.
Syllabi - NaRS[ER] |
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Theoretical Section
Candidates are required to complete the course manual.
Practical Section
- Successfully complete the prerequisite CPR assessment.
- Demonstrate effectively the procedure for using an AED as a team leader for:
- A casualty with shock indicated
- A casualty with no Shock indicated
- An unknown Scenario
- Demonstrate effectively the procedure for using an AED as a single operator for:
- A casualty with shock indicated
- A casualty with no Shock indicated
- An unknown Scenario
Syllabi - NaRS[ER+] |
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Theory Section
Candidates are required to successfully complete a course worksheet.
Practical Section
- Demonstrate effectively the procedure for using a facemask.
- Demonstrate effectively the procedure for using supplementary oxygen.
- Demonstrate effectively the procedure for using supplementary oxygen and an AED.
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NaRS ER and ER+ Course Assessment
The pre-requisite resuscitation practical assessment is assessed by two examiners, this can be any two of the following:
- Course Tutor
- NaRS[NT/E] for pool, beach or FAW
- NaRS Senior Tutor (even if they are attending the course)
- STA Medical Advisor
The course manuals, worksheets and remaining practical sections are on a continual assessment basis by the tutor, with an unknown scenario as the final assessment.
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