West Midlands Ambulance Service has welcomed a fresh group of Community First Responders to the service after successfully completing their training, to the national recognised level, this month.

The new CFRs are now set for placement within schemes across the West Midlands.

Before training, all potential CFRs will spend 15 days focusing on pre-course reading and working through modules on a learning portal to revise and practice for their Observed Structured Clinical Examinations.
 
This includes Adult and Paediatric basic life support, using an automated external defibrillator and practicing pitstop skills, which is just a part of the skills taught and completed on the course, all on a voluntary basis.
 
The latest cohort successfully finished their five-day face-to-face Ambulance Service First Responder on Scene (FROS) level 3 course recently.
 
This course includes five practical OSCE's as well as two online exams in-line with all WMAS frontline crews by the Trust's Education and Training Department. Cliff Medlicott, Community Response Manager, said: “A huge congratulations to each and every one of you for completing this course.
 
“It's fantastic to see so many of you willing to spend your own time helping others in your local community and supporting WMAS. We look forward to seeing you flourish in your new role.”
 
If you've ever considered dedicating your free time to volunteer as a Community First Responder, West Midlands Ambulance Service are currently recruiting for more CFRs across the West Midlands region.
 
You can find more information here and all positions can be applied for via the NHS Jobs website.