Advanced First Responder (AR-AFR)

Advanced first responder training Lebanon — AwareReach Training Centre
Course details
Level : Advanced
  • Description

AwareReach delivers this advanced first responder training in Lebanon as an 80-hour flagship certification covering advanced airway management, haemorrhage control, cardiac care, trauma, paediatric emergencies, and disaster response. Additionally, AR-AFR is the highest civilian first responder qualification issued by AwareReach.

Advanced First Responder Training in Lebanon — About This Course

First and foremost, the AR-AFR (Advanced First Responder) is the AwareReach flagship first aid and emergency response certification. AwareReach designs this advanced first responder training in Lebanon to prepare candidates to function as highly skilled responders capable of managing the full spectrum of medical and trauma emergencies. Additionally, the programme is delivered across ten intensive days, integrating advanced clinical theory with extensive practical training across twelve specialist modules. Furthermore, candidates develop competence in advanced airway management, cardiac care, complex trauma, paediatric and obstetric emergencies, and disaster medicine. View all first aid and emergency response courses on our Courses page.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of AR-AFR, candidates will be able to: – Perform advanced patient assessment including secondary survey, vital signs, and GCS monitoring – Manage complex airways including suction, airway adjuncts, and ventilation techniques – Apply advanced haemorrhage control including haemostatic dressings, wound packing, and junctional control – Perform advanced cardiac monitoring, CPR with adjuncts, and post-resuscitation care – Recognise and manage thoracic trauma including tension pneumothorax and haemothorax – Assess and treat complex musculoskeletal and abdominal trauma – Manage paediatric medical and trauma emergencies across all age groups – Recognise and respond to obstetric emergencies including delivery complications – Treat environmental emergencies including heatstroke, hypothermia, and drowning – Lead and coordinate mass-casualty response and disaster medical operations

Course Structure

Module 1: Advanced Patient Assessment and Monitoring
Module 2: Advanced Airway Management and Mechanical Ventilation
Module 3: Advanced Haemorrhage Control and Blood Volume Management
Module 4: Cardiac Emergencies, Advanced CPR, and Post-Resuscitation Care
Module 5: Neurological Emergencies and Altered Mental Status
Module 6: Thoracic and Abdominal Trauma
Module 7: Musculoskeletal and Orthopaedic Emergencies
Module 8: Paediatric and Obstetric Emergencies
Module 9: Environmental and Toxicological Emergencies
Module 10: Mass Casualty and Disaster Medical Response
Module 11: Written Examination
Module 12: Comprehensive Practical Assessment

Assessment

Written Examination — 80 multiple-choice questions, closed book, 90 minutes. Consequently, candidates must achieve a minimum of 80% to pass. Practical Assessment — Comprehensive examination including 8 mandatory clinical stations and a full mass-casualty scenario assessment. All components must be passed.

Prerequisite

AwareReach requires a valid AR-ERO (Emergency Response Officer) certification for enrolment. Additionally, candidates must hold a minimum of 1 year of documented emergency response experience.

Certification

Successful candidates receive the AR-AFR — Advanced First Responder Certificate of Competence, issued under the AwareReach Certification Authority. In addition, the certificate remains valid for 2 years from date of issue. Overall, this advanced first responder training in Lebanon follows international resuscitation guidelines established by ILCOR.