PHECC First Aid Instructor Course

First Aid Instructor Course aim:

The aim of this First Aid Instructor course is to provide you with the knowledge, skills and attitude to train others to be First Aid Responders.

First Aid Instructor Course Objectives:

At the end of this FAR Instructor course you will be able to:

Demonstrate competence with the prepared clinical course content, critiqued by the course director
Demonstrate competence in the use of the teaching and the audio-visual material provided and technical skills in the use of the product.
Demonstrate presentation skills using the specific course product
Apply the Conditions and Principles of Adult learning
Demonstrate appropriate class management skills adopting adult learning techniques.
Demonstrate appropriate assessment skills using the PHECC material and processes.
Demonstrate good verbal and non-verbal communication skills to effectively articulate the required information in an engaging and stimulating way.
Demonstrate a mature level of interpersonal skills to develop a good faculty/student/instructor rapport.
Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, empathy and commitment when presenting the material.
Demonstrate effective time management skills to ensure delivery of the entire learning package within course time constraints.
Demonstrate appropriate health, safety and welfare throughout the course and risk assessments for scenario work.
Ensure currency with all PHECC documentation, standards and examination processes.
Demonstrate assessment and evaluation in accordance with the course specific requirements of PHECC.
Design a FAR Course

First Aid Instructor Course Content:

Day 1

Psychology of training
Principles of Adult learning, Role of the Trainer, K, S & A of a Trainer
Adult learning styles
Lunch
Class management & Challenging learners
Lesson Planning
Break
Teaching Media & Methods
Preparing for a course, Housekeeping, H&S
Fear, Confidence
Communication skills
Building Rapport with learners

Day 2

Presentations
Assessment
Break
FAR Course & Protocol
Assessment & certification of learners
FAR Documentation & Records

First Aid Instructor Course Certification:

Prior to attending the PHECC First Aid Responder Instructor Course, you are required to have the following certification:

Course Access:

To ensure the greatest opportunity for successful participation in our programmes, learners are required to have a good command of English in terms of reading, writing and speaking.

This standard of proficiency is indicated by achieving or exceeding the standard of CEFR B2+ Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Learners who have achieved a passing grade in English at Junior Certificate level will be deemed to meet this criterion. However, learners for whom English is not their first language, are required to advise Qualtec, and may be required to provide evidence of proficiency. This could include completing a standardised CEFR test or equivalent.

Learners should have basic IT skills. They will need to be able email, word process (Word) and use Presentation software (Powerpoint).

This can be tested in advance of the course will arranging a practice log in by sending an email to [email protected] or using this online tool https://www.highspeedinternet.com/tools/speed-test. This should be tested prior to the course commencement.

Training, Administrative and Technical Support and Reasonable Accomodation: Qualtec will endeavour to provide any reasonable support to ensure that strudents complete this course successfully. Reasonable Accomodation can be requested in advance of the course by sending an email to [email protected]. This is detailed in full in the Learner Handbook.. The Instructor will be available to discuss any needs or issues on breaks on a one to one basis or collectively. Administrative or Technical support is available via phone, Zoom or email from 9 am to 5 pm.. This can be requested by sending an email to [email protected] or ringing 01 6289374.Full details are available in our Learner Handbook.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Qualtec may offer Recognition of Prior Learning towards this certification. To apply for this, please complete the RPL Application form and return it by email to [email protected]. Click here for full details on our Recognition Policy and Procedure in our Learner Handbook.

Assessments

A number of FAR skills will be assessed on day 2 of the course. You will need to practice your FAR and CFR skills in advance of being assessed. Allow 2 hours for this preparation.

In order to become certified as a PHECC FAR Instructor you must assist on two First Aid Responder courses before being finally assessed on their delivery of a 3rd First Aid Response course. You will need to prepare properly in advance of the delivery of theses sessions a prepare a lesson Plan for allocated topics (template provided).

This must be completed within six months of the course.