Basic Life Support Instructor and PHECC CFR Community Instructor

The Basic Life Support and PHECC Cardiac First Response Community Instructor course is designed for healthcare professionals who wish to become certified instructors in Basic Life Support and CFR Community programmes.

This dual certification pathway enables successful candidates to deliver recognised training in CPR, AED use and emergency response skills. The programme prepares participants not only to perform life-saving interventions, but to teach, assess and certify others in accordance with awarding body standards.

If you would like further information or wish to discuss eligibility, please contact us.

Who It Is For

This course is suitable for healthcare professionals who wish to teach Basic Life Support and CFR Community programmes, including:

• Doctors
• Nurses
• Paramedics
• Advanced Paramedics
• Allied Health Professionals
• Experienced responders seeking instructor status

It is particularly suited to individuals who intend to deliver training within healthcare organisations, workplaces, voluntary groups or community settings.

Entry Requirements

• A healthcare background is required.
• Candidates must hold current certification in Basic Life Support and Cardiac First Response at the appropriate level.
• Participants must demonstrate competence in CPR and AED skills prior to instructor training.
• Adequate English language proficiency is required to deliver instruction and assessment.

Eligibility and prerequisite verification may be required prior to enrolment.

Course Structure

The programme combines instructional theory with supervised teaching practice and monitoring.

Key components include:

• Basic Life Support Provider content delivered from an instructor perspective
• PHECC CFR Community instructor add-on
• Teaching methodology and lesson planning
• AED trainer presentation and instruction techniques
• Manikin hygiene and infection prevention
• Practical CPR technique refinement
• Recovery position instruction
• Managing challenging learners
• Assessment standards and documentation
• Role play and simulated teaching scenarios

Candidates will observe experienced instructors, assist in course delivery and complete monitored teaching sessions before independent certification.

Method of Delivery

The course is delivered through:

• Structured classroom instruction
• Practical teaching demonstrations
• Role-playing scenarios
• Supervised live course delivery
• Skills testing and feedback

Training is delivered in English.

Duration

The course is delivered over multiple sessions and includes a monitored teaching phase during which candidates must demonstrate instructional competence under supervision.

Total duration may vary depending on scheduling and monitoring requirements.

Assessment

Candidates are assessed through:

• Demonstration of advanced CPR and AED skills
• Teaching simulations and role play
• Delivery of live course components
• Ongoing instructor evaluation

Final certification is subject to meeting Irish Heart Foundation and PHECC CFR instructor standards.

Certification

Upon successful completion and approval, candidates will receive instructor certification enabling them to deliver:

• Irish Heart Foundation Basic Life Support Provider courses
• PHECC Cardiac First Response Community courses

Certification is subject to awarding body requirements and ongoing compliance.

Renewal

To maintain instructor status, candidates must comply with Irish Heart Foundation and PHECC recertification and update requirements, including periodic monitoring and attendance at update sessions where required.

Why Choose Medicore

Recognised instructor pathway
Aligned with Irish Heart Foundation and PHECC standards.

Experienced faculty
Delivered by instructors with operational and educational experience.

Structured mentoring process
Includes supervised teaching and performance feedback.

Practical emphasis
Focused on developing confident, competent instructors capable of delivering high-quality life support training.

Enrol Today

Medicore’s Basic Life Support and PHECC CFR Community Instructor course provides the knowledge, instructional skills and professional credibility required to teach life-saving interventions effectively.