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PHECC First Aid Response FAR
Instructor Course Cork

E.R Training
FAR Instructor Training Cork

The First Aid Response Instructor Course ( FAR Instructor)  

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PHECC First Aid Response Instructor | FAR Instructor Course

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Requirements:

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1. Cardiac First Response Instructor 
(If you do not have CFR Instructor please contact us)

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2. FAR or EFR Provider Level or PHECC Practitioner Level

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Course duration: 2 Days​​

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Course Cost: 500€

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200€ Deposit 

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Location Venue: University College Cork ( See Below )

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Course involves lectures, Practical Training & Assignments 

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Certification: ​​PHECC First Aid Response Instructor valid for 2 years​​

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

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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.

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Day 1 

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  • Psychology of training

  • Principles of Adult learning, Role of the Trainer,of a Trainer

  • Adult learning styles

  • Lunch

  • Class Management & Challenging learners

  • Lesson Planning

  • Break

  • Teaching Media & Methods

  • Preparing for a course, Housekeeping, H&S

  • Fear, Confidence

  • Communication skills

  • Building Rapport with learners

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Day 2 
 

  • Presentations

  • Assessment

  • Break

  • FAR Course & Protocol

  • Assessment & certification of learners

  • FAR Documentation & Records
     

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Please take the time to read the instructor standard below

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

1. Demonstrate competence with the prepared clinical course content

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

provided and technical skills in the use of the product.

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

following: Deliver training by (as appropriate):

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  • 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.

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

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

the required information in an engaging and stimulating way.

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

faculty/student/instructor rapport.

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

material.

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

package within course time constraints.

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

assessments for scenario work.

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

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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.

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

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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)

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The final step in obtaining PHECC FAR Instructor you must assist / deliver on:

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Three First Aid Response Courses (We arrange this for you)

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Course Provider: E.R Training

Venue Location: 

Brookfield Health Science Complex

College Road, Cork 
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https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjRs47p2yQZKfpF8

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Getting Here


Cork Airport & Bus Station : Taxi is best option. Approx 20 euros / 20 min travel time 

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Car: Follow the google map link to the above address. On entering the complex keep left, through the barrier & park around the back.

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Staying in Cork

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Hotels:  Closest would be the Hayfield Manor and the Kingsley Hotel

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B&Bs:  Located along the "Western Road"  

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