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Basic Life Support Instructor and PHECC CFR Community Instructor
Become a certified BLS Instructor and gain the confidence to teach life-saving skills to healthcare professionals and organisations.
- Instructor Qualification
- Practical Teaching Skills
- Recognised Certification
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Gain the skills to act quickly and confidently in an emergency.
Recognised Certification
IHF/AHA certification valid for 2 years and accepted nationwide.
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Courses available throughout Ireland to suit your schedule.
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Learn from qualified paramedics and experienced instructors.
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.
Course Structure
The programme consists of:
- Two days of classroom-based instructor training
- A structured monitoring phase
During the monitoring phase, candidates must:
- Observe a First Aid Response course
- Assist in course delivery
- Deliver a FAR course under supervision
Successful completion of all monitored components is required for full instructor certification.
Course Description
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.
Course Details
Duration
- Two days of classroom-based instructor training.
- Followed by completion of instructor candidate monitored teaching sessions.
Total duration will depend on scheduling of monitored sessions.
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.
Group Size
Max 12 Candidates
Who It's For
Doctors, nurses, paramedics, advanced paramedics, allied health professionals, and experienced responders seeking instructor status
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Course Details
Who’s It 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.
Requirements
- A healthcare background is required.
- Candidates must hold current certification in Basic Life Support 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.
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.
Monitoring and Qualification Process
Upon completion of the initial two-day programme, participants are designated as Instructor Candidates.
To achieve full instructor status, candidates must complete a three-step monitoring process:
- Observe a qualified instructor delivering a course
- Assist with course delivery under supervision
- Deliver a full course in the presence of an Irish Heart Foundation faculty member
Successful completion of all monitoring requirements is necessary for full certification.
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.
Why choose Medicore?
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.
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November 2026
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