PHECC Cardiac First Response
Instructor Course Cork

The Cardiac First Response Instructor Course ( CFR Instructor)

PHECC Cardiac First Response Instructor | CFR Instructor Course

Course duration: 2 Days

Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May 2026 Cork

Course Cost: 400€

200€ Deposit Book > Here

Location Venue: University College Cork ( See Below )

Course involves Lectures, Practical Training, Assignments & Course Delivery

Certification: PHECC Cardiac First Response Instructor valid for 2 years

English Language: All our PHECC courses are delivered in English. Students are expected to have good command of the english language.

Student instructors will need to be able to demonstrate competence in the subject matter

of the PHECC responder level standard which they intend to instruct i.e. CFR, FAR or EFR.

CFR Instructor Course Content

Day 1

• Introduction to PHECC
• The Chain of Survival
• Adult C.P.R./Foreign Body Obstruction Practice (F.B.A.O).
• A.E.D. Skills Practice/ Skills Evaluation
• Infant & Child C.P.R. & F.B.A.O. Skills
• Recovery Position

Day 2

• Heart Attack and Stroke
• Legal & Ethical Issues
• Administration Issues
• Infection Control
• Presentation Skills & Learning Environment

Please take the time to read the instructor standard below

A person at the end of a 2 day CFR instructor course should be able to:

1. Demonstrate competence with the prepared clinical course content

2. Demonstrate competence in the use of the teaching and the audio visual material

provided and technical skills in the use of the product.

3. Demonstrate presentation skills using the specific course product and adopting the

following: Deliver training by (as appropriate):

Creating a motivating climate that promotes learning
The application of icebreaking and energising techniques
Presentation skills using the PHECC CFR DVD (where appropriate)
Demonstration skills using the PHECC CFR DVD (where appropriate)
Empathy for student issues
Avoidance of mannerisms and potential distractions
Management of special learning needs
Selection and use of appropriate equipment
Use Information Technology (e.g. PHECC website to source training material, CPGs and other clinical updates)
Provide handouts and back-up material

4. Apply the Conditions and Principles of learning:

5. Apply appropriate conditions of learning into all teaching practice

Using adult education techniques
Accommodate student learning styles

Demonstrate appropriate class management skills adopting adult learning techniques.

6. Demonstrate appropriate assessment skills using the PHECC material and processes.

7. Demonstrate good verbal and non-verbal communication skills to effectively articulate

the required information in an engaging and stimulating way.

8. Demonstrate a mature level of interpersonal skills to develop a good

faculty/student/instructor rapport.

9. Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, empathy and commitment when presenting the

material.

10. Demonstrate effective time management skills to ensure delivery of the entire learning

package within course time constraints.

11. Demonstrate appropriate health, safety and welfare throughout the course and risk

assessments for scenario work.

12. Ensure currency with all PHECC documentation, standards and examination processes.

13. Demonstrate assessment and evaluation in accordance with the course specific

requirements of PHECC. This will include managing feedback and using both formative

and summative assessments.

14. Course design - for all Instructor courses except CFR:

13 Write learning objectives in the three domains of knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Specify performance, condition and standard.
Define a lesson plan.
Write a lesson plan that contains all the required information for session delivery.
Use the lesson plan during teaching practice.
(We will help assist you in this process)