Basic Life Support & Cardiac First Response Instructor

• Introduction & Course Objectives
• BLS Provider – Instructor Perspective
• PHECC CFR Add on
• AED Trainers Presentation
• Manikin Hygiene
• Recovery Position
• Effective Instructor Behaviour
• Role Play
• Skills Testing
• Irish Heart Foundation Administration
• Q&A
• Conclude & Follow Up Process

The Basic Life Support & CFR Community Instructor Course will suit Candidates who wish to undertake this course must be from an acute healthcare background such as doctor, nurse, paramedic or similar.

Please note that candidates completing the Basic Life Support & CFR Instructor must ensure they have excellent practical skills at BLS level across adult, infant and child. They must also have a healthcare provider background (for example nurse, doctor, EMT).

Candidates are required to have completed the full Heartsaver AED Course as a pre-requisite to attend the Heartsaver / CFR Instructor Course and this provider certification must be in date at the time of attending the instructor course.

Candidates who wish to undertake this course must have a very high level of skill proficiency.

Classroom based, instructor lead, practical hands on course.

Product Description

Basic Life Support (BLS) & Cardiac First Response Instructor (CFR) (Irish Heart Foundation & PHECC Dual Certified)

The Basic Life Support & Cardiac First Response Instructor Course is designed and certified by the Irish Heart Foundation, to teach Healthcare Professionals with the skills and knowledge to facilitate CPR training in their organisation or in the community.

Candidates are required to have completed the full BLS Provider Course (including adult, child and infant modules) as a prerequisite to attend the BLS / CFR Instructor Course and this provider certification must be in date at the time of attending the instructor course. Instructor candidates must ensure they have excellent practical skills at BLS level across adult, infant and child. They must also have a healthcare provider background (for example nurse, doctor, EMT).

Awarding Body: IHF & PHECC

National Framework of Qualifications Level: N/a

Certification: IHF certificate BLS Instructor & PHECC CFR Instructor

Renewal: N/a

Entry Requirements:
Minimum age- 18 years old

Minimum English requirements: Leaners must be able to understand and convey the concepts contained in the programme content.

Please note that candidates completing the Basic Life Support & CFR Instructor must ensure they have excellent practical skills at BLS level across adult, infant and child. They must also have a healthcare provider background (for example nurse, doctor, EMT).

Assessment Details: Class Interaction

Cost Per Person:
The fee is inclusive of all training courseware materials, certificate of completion and 3 months after training support.

Progression Opportunities: Please see related courses

Protection for Enrolled Students: N/A

Should a course not proceed, any payment received will be refunded within 48 hours