CPR Instructor Course Syllabus & Outline
The Emergency First Response Instructor Course provides qualified individuals with the additional training necessary to teach the Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR), Secondary Care (First Aid), Automated External Defibrillator and Care for Children courses. This course builds on the instructor candidates’ skills as primary and secondary care providers and focuses on developing their instructional abilities. Through independent study, classroom sessions and practice teaching assignments, instructor candidates learn how to market and conduct the Emergency First Response programs.
Those with current CPR/First Aid instructor credentials from other organizations may take the Emergency First Response Instructor Crossover Program. Practicing medical professionals (e.g. paramedics, EMTs, nurses, doctors) are not normally required to have completed the Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) courses. Although participating in these provider-level courses is beneficial, it isn’t required since professional medical training serves as an equivalent.
Typical Emergency First Response Instructor Course Syllabus & Outline
Prior to the course, the student should complete the four self study knowledge reviews found in the EFR Instructor Manual and Primary Care Student Manual.
DAY 1
Presentation 1: Course Orientation
Presentation 2: Emergency First Response Program Philosophy
Presentation 3: Learning and Instruction Workshop
Presentation 4: Teaching Emergency First Response Skills Workshop
DAY 2
Presentation 5: Care for Children Course Standards and Content
Presentation 6: Care for Children Skills Workshop
Presentation 7: Organising Emergency First Response Courses
Presentation 8: Manikin Cleaning Workshop (optional)
Presentation 9: Marketing Emergency First Response Courses
Written Exam: A score of at least 75% is required to avoid a retest
After satisfactorily completing all performance requirements, an instructor candidate applies to become an Emergency First Response Instructor (which also includes authorization to conduct the Care for Children course) by submitting an Emergency First Response Instructor application to your Emergency First Response Office. Along with the application, instructor candidates need to enclose a photo and processing fee.