Basic Life Support Instructor Course
The Basic Life Support & CFR Community Instructor course by Medicore Medical Services is designed for healthcare professionals who wish to become certified instructors in both Basic Life Support training and Cardiac First Response (CFR). This comprehensive program equips participants with the necessary skills to teach CPR, AED usage, and other critical life-saving techniques to colleagues or community members. The course is dual certified by the Irish Heart Foundation and the American Heart Association, ensuring your certification is recognised globally. Upon completion, you will receive a BLS life support certification and be authorised to train others in these essential emergency skills.
Basic Life Instructor | CFR Community Instructor
The Basic Life Support & CFR Community Instructor course by Medicore is designed for healthcare professionals who want to become certified instructors in basic life support training and Cardiac First Response (CFR). This dual-certified course, recognised by both the Irish Heart Foundation and the American Heart Association, provides the skills necessary to teach life-saving techniques like CPR, AED usage, and emergency procedures. Upon completion, you’ll receive a BLS life support certification and be authorised to train others in these vital skills.
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Who's it for
This course is ideal for healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and paramedics, who wish to train teams or the public in basic cardiac life support and emergency response procedures.
Requirements
To enrol, candidates must have a background in healthcare and meet the prerequisites for CPR and basic life support knowledge.
Method of Delivery
The course combines theoretical lessons with practical skills assessments, including role-playing and live demonstrations, to ensure participants are proficient in delivering BLS life support training effectively.
Renewal
To maintain your certification, candidates will need to engage in periodic refresher courses or attend updates in CPR and AED techniques to stay current with the latest practices.
Outline
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BLS Provider Course – Instructor perspective for teaching CPR and BLS support techniques.
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PHECC CFR Add-on – Enhance your emergency response abilities.
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AED Trainers Presentation – Instruction on teaching automated external defibrillator usage.
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Manikin hygiene and proper CPR techniques.
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Role play and skills testing for real-life emergency simulation.
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Practical instruction on the Recovery Position.
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Managing challenging learners and improving instructor effectiveness.
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Assessment by the Irish Heart Foundation and PHECC CFR for official certification.
Duration
24The course is conducted over multiple sessions, including a monitoring phase where candidates observe, assist, and deliver their own training under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Assessment
Candidates are assessed through practical skills testing, role-playing, and by delivering live demonstrations. Successful completion of the course leads to certification by the Irish Heart Foundation and PHECC CFR.
Certification
Upon completing the course, you will receive a certificate of basic life support from Medicore Medical Services, recognised by both the Irish Heart Foundation and the American Heart Association, allowing you to teach and certify others in life-saving techniques.
Why Choose medicore?
Certified and Recognised Training:
Our courses are certified by both the Irish Heart Foundation and the American Heart Association, ensuring international recognition and credibility.
Expert-Led Instruction:
Delivered by experienced instructors, our training; Life Support courses incorporate video-based learning with guided hands-on practice to maximise skill development.
Hands on learning:
Medicore’s course includes practical role-playing, skills testing, and live demonstrations to ensure participants gain the confidence and expertise they need.