PHECC are pleased to confirm that the CFR suite of courses have been recognised by Bord Altranais and the Irish College of General Practitioners for continuing education units and continuing professional development points respectively.
CFR and registered nurses and midwives.
PHECC successfully applied to An Bord Altranais for Category 1 approval with the continuing education units (CEUs) for CFR courses as outlined:
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Name of course
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Course Grouping
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Approved from/to
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Continuing Education Units
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Cardiac First Response Advanced
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1
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30th January 2014 - 30th January 2016
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5
|
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Cardiac First Response Community
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11
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30th January 2014 - 30th January 2016
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4
|
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Cardiac First Response Community Online
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1
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30th January 2014 - 30th January 2016
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4
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Category 1 approval applies to programmes that support continued professional and practice development for registered nurses and midwives. Recognised Institutions are reminded to promote Category 1 approval and CEUs to current and prospective course participants (nurses and midwives).
CFR and registered medical practitioners
PHECC successfully applied to the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) for CPD external credits for 2014 as outlined:
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Titles
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External CPD Credits Approved
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Approved from/to
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GMS Study Leave Sessions Approved
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ICGP Reference
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Cardiac First Response Advanced
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6
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25th February - 31th December 2014
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2
|
4544
|
|
Cardiac First Response Community
|
4
|
25th February - 31th December 2014
|
1
|
4545
|
|
Cardiac First Response Community Online
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4
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25th February - 31th December 2014
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1
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4546
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Recognised Institutions approved at CFR level seeking to be listed on the ICGP course provider database should contact info@phecc.ie for further information.