First Aid Response Instructor

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Become a qualified FAR Instructor and deliver recognised first aid training with confidence and professionalism.

PHECC First Aid Response (FAR) Instructor Course

The PHECC First Aid Response Instructor course is designed to equip experienced responders with the knowledge and instructional skills required to design, deliver and evaluate First Aid Response training in accordance with the PHECC FAR Education and Training Standard and Clinical Practice Guidelines.

This programme prepares candidates to teach, assess and certify learners to the national First Aid Response standard.

If you require 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 Content

The First Aid Response Instructor course covers:

Instructional design and lesson planning
Effective teaching methodologies
Assessment and evaluation of learners
PHECC FAR Education and Training Standard
Alignment with PHECC Clinical Practice Guidelines
Documentation and administrative requirements
Supervised teaching practice and feedback

Emphasis is placed on developing confident instructors capable of delivering structured, compliant and engaging training programmes.

Course Details

Duration

Two days of classroom-based instructor training
Followed by completion of the monitored teaching phase

Total duration will depend on scheduling of monitored sessions.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and monitoring phase, participants receive joint PHECC and Medicore First Aid Response Instructor certification.

Certification is valid for two years in accordance with awarding body requirements.

Assessment

Candidates are evaluated on their ability to:

Design and deliver First Aid Response training
Assess learners against PHECC standards
Demonstrate effective instructional technique
Meet documentation and compliance requirements

Certification is granted only after successful completion of the monitored teaching requirements.

Group Size

Max 12 Candidates

Who It's For

Employees, teachers, coaches, parents, anyone wanting to learn essential first aid skills.

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Course Details

Who’s It For

This course is intended for individuals who wish to become certified First Aid Response instructors and who already hold the appropriate clinical and instructional qualifications.

It is suitable for:

Certified First Aid Responders seeking instructor status
Practitioners with relevant pre-hospital qualifications
Existing instructors wishing to expand their scope to FAR

Requirements

Participants must hold:

A valid First Aid Responder certificate or a recognised practitioner-level qualification
A valid Cardiac First Response Instructor certificate

Eligibility and documentation will be verified prior to enrolment.

Method of delivery

The course is delivered in English and includes:

Face-to-face instruction
Structured presentations
Role-play scenarios
Teaching simulations
Supervised instructional practice

All required course materials are provided.

Renewal

To maintain instructor status, instructors must:

Deliver a minimum of four courses within the two-year certification period
Complete a monitored teaching session with a faculty member

Failure to meet activity requirements may affect certification status.

Why choose Medicore?

PHECC-aligned training: Delivered in accordance with the national First Aid Response standard.
Experienced faculty: Training is delivered by instructors with operational and educational experience.
Structured mentoring process: Includes supervised teaching and formal monitoring.
Comprehensive curriculum: Covers instructional methods, assessment standards and regulatory requirements.
Practical focus: Combines theory with hands-on teaching practice to build confidence and competence.

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Medicore’s PHECC First Aid Response Instructor course provides the structure, standards and professional credibility required to deliver high-quality First Aid Response training.

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