Heartsaver AED Instructor Course
Become a dual-certified HeartSaver AED & CFR Community Instructor. This Medicore Medical Services course is designed for non-healthcare professionals, giving you the skills to teach life-saving CPR and AED techniques in your organisation or community. Ideal for those in industrial, commercial, or community settings, it empowers you to train others in essential emergency response skills.
HeartSaver AED & CFR Community Instructor - Dual certified
The Heartsaver AED Instructor Course is designed by Medicore Medical Services for individuals who want to become certified trainers in CPR and AED training. This dual certification program equips non-healthcare professionals with the skills to teach life-saving techniques within workplaces, community groups, and organisations. The course covers essential topics such as CPR techniques, the use of an AED course, and effective instructional methods to deliver training successfully.
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Who's it for
This course is primarily aimed at those who work in industrial, commercial or community settings that want to provide training to their colleagues or to the community at large. Students who wish to undertake this course must be a very high level of skill proficiency. This program is ideal for those in industrial, commercial, or community settings who want to empower others with life-saving emergency response skills. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a CPR AED Instructor Certification, recognised by both the Irish Heart Foundation and the American Heart Association.
Requirements
Students should also have a 'HeartSaver AED' provider certificate which was issued within the last 12 months. In order to complete the instructor course, students will require access to a computer with internet access. They should also be physically fit enough to do multiple cycles of CPR over the two-day course.
Method of Delivery
The will be delivered through DVD, lectures and role play. The course is delivered through English.
Renewal
In order to maintain your qualification you will be required to deliver at least 4 courses within the two year certification period. Once you have delivered the required number of courses you must complete the final step of the monitoring process. This involves delivery a course to a group of students in the presence of an Irish Heart Foundation faculty member.
Course Description
The Heartsaver Instructor Course is a comprehensive training program that includes:
- Fundamentals of Heartsaver CPR AED Training
- AED Trainers' Presentation
- Effective Instructor Behaviour & Teaching Techniques
- Manikin Hygiene & Recovery Position Training
- Managing Challenging Learners
- Role Play and Skills Testing
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Module Add-on
- Irish Heart Foundation Administration Requirements
- Participants will also learn how to conduct engaging and effective CPR and AED training sessions while meeting the latest guidelines in emergency response education.
- To qualify, students must hold a valid Heartsaver AED provider certificate issued within the last 12 months and be physically able to perform multiple cycles of CPR over the two-day course.
Outline
- HeartSaver AED and CPR - Instructor Perspective
- PHECC CFR Add-on
- AED Trainers Presentation
- Manikin Hygiene
- Recovery Position
- Effective Instructor Behaviour
- Challenging Learners
- Poor Instructor Behaviour
- Role Play
- Skills Testing
- Irish Heart Foundation Administration
Duration
The face to face portion of the course is two days long. Once that has been completed students are designated as "Instructor Candidates", in order to gain full instructor status students must complete the required 3 step monitoring process.
Assessment
This includes observing a Medicore instructor deliver a course, assisting an instructor with a course and finally, delivering a course to a group in the presence of an Irish Heart Foundation faculty member. Once this has been completed successfully students are fully qualified instructors and will receive their instructor certificate.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course and monitoring process students will be issued with an Irish Heart Foundation/American Heart Association credit card sized instructor certificate along with a PHECC CFR instructor certificate. These certificates will be valid for 2 years. It should also be noted that as this course is certified by both the Irish Heart Foundation & American Heart Association it is recognised internationally.
Why Choose medicore?
Certified and Recognised Training:
Internationally recognised CPR AED Instructor Certification from the Irish Heart Foundation & American Heart Association.
Opportunities
Access to a PHTLS Instructor Course and further professional development opportunities.
Flexible Learning Options:
A structured Heartsaver CPR AED Online learning option to support blended training.
Comprehensive Curriculum:
Medicore offers high-quality Heartsaver Instructor training, ensuring all participants receive expert guidance from experienced trainers.
Focused on Practical Skills:
Practical hands-on training with real-world emergency scenarios.
Enrol Today in Medicore’s CPR and AED Training
Take the next step in your career with the Heartsaver AED Instructor Course and gain the skills needed to train others in life-saving AED training.