Summer 2008
AED Guide
 The Report of the Task Force on Sudden Cardiac Death, Reducing the Risk: A Strategic Approach, emphasises the importance of early access to defibrillation, together with appropriately trained and supported carers.
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Cardiac First Response DVD and Manual
 The aim of this DVD is to facilitate standardised CFR training in Ireland to the PHECC Education and Training Standards 2007, incorporating the 2005 ILCOR guidelines.
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CFR Guide
 This information guide has been designed to provide practical advice and information on all aspects of developing a Cardiac First Response Programme and on the use of an AED within the community.
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Clinical Audit
‘Develop a Clinical Audit framework for implementation by prehospital emergency care practitioners and providers’ - PHECC Strategic Plan 2006 – 2009 Council Functions, Objective 5.
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Letter from the Chairman
This is the last Newsletter of my Chairmanship having served 2 full terms, of 4 years each, by the end of June. As part of its commitment to best practice in governance, Council will be reflecting on the achievements and challenges of PHECC’s first 8 years.
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Recognition of professional qualifications from EU and non-EU countries
The number of applications from overseas-trained Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics and Advanced Paramedics has consistently increased since 2001 and reflects the changing nature of Irish society.
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Submit a Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) for the NQEMT
 PHECC is now offering registered practitioners the opportunity to contribute to the national exam question database. Each question submitted will undergo review by the Question Approval Group.
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| Welcome to the Summer 2008 edition of the PHECC Voice. |
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Correspondence/Comments should be sent to the:
Pre-Hospital
Emergency Care Council
Abbey Moat House, Abbey Street, Naas, County
Kildare, Ireland.
Tel: + 353 (0)45 882042
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