First Aid Instructor and Assessor Training (Fast Track Course) – 3 Days
This course is specifically designed for experienced teachers and trainers who want to become a qualified First Aid Instructor and Assessor. The course is ideal for those who already hold a recognised teaching qualification and wish to gain skills and knowledge specific to first aid training.
Course accreditation
The First Aid Instructor/Assessor Certificate
Accredited by First on Scene (HSE approval 01/01)
Qualifications needed to start
Potential first aid instructors taking this ‘fast track’ course should already have experience in teaching. This should be demonstrated by holding a nationally recognised teaching qualification (such as CIEH professional trainer, City and Guilds 7303, Certificate in Education, PGCE, etc.) or through an acceptable portfolio of teaching experience. A current First Aid at Work Certificate is also required unless the course delegate is a HCP registered paramedic, nurse or doctor. If it has been some time since taking the First Aid at Work Certificate, we advised delegates to refresh their first aid skills prior to attending this course as a thorough understanding of current first aid procedures is required (to the level of First Aid at Work).
Overview
Our 3 day ‘Fast Track’ First Aid Instructor/Assessor course combines theoretical first aid knowledge and practical teaching sessions, which help to develop the delegates’ ability and confidence. The course helps students understand how teaching methods affect learning and builds on their current experience.
During the course, students will be expected to deliver a number of micro teaching sessions. The subjects of the teaching sessions will be agreed at the start of the course, to allow a sufficient amount of preparation time.
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Understand the role of being a first aid instructor.
- Demonstrate effective delivery of first aid training.
- Demonstrate an acceptable level of subject knowledge in first aid.
- Understand rules and regulations effecting first aid training.
- Competently assess first aid skills in others.
Assessment and Certification
The course consists of 18 hours contact teaching time, with an additional 6 hours of self-directed study. A portfolio of work and evidence of practical first aid teaching skills will be assessed on completion. If the required standard is achieved, a First Aid Instructor/Assessor certificate will be awarded.
Open course dates
Open courses are run regularly throughout the year at a number of venues .
On site courses
'On site' training option is particularly cost effective to those who have several people requiring training at the same time (usually 4 or more people for instructor courses).
How to apply
Please contact our friendly Customer Service Team who will send you an application form for completion, which you should return to us with a deposit to secure your place on the course. As soon as we have received your application form and deposit we will send your joining instructions together with the course documentation.
More information:
First Aid Instructor Training - Why choose First On Scene
Find out why First On Scene is the natural choice for people requiring a First Aid ‘Train the Trainer’ course.
First Aid Instructor and Assessor Training with PTLLS
(Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
This course is tailored to meet the needs of anyone wanting to become a first aid trainer and combines the practical and theoretical elements of the PTLLS course with the focus on the effective delivery of first aid training.
First Aid Instructor Course Dates
Our open first aid instructor courses are run regularly throughout the year at a number of venues .
Course Duration
This course is normally held over three consecutive days with training taking place between 9.00am and 5.00pm:
What is included?
- Exam Fees and Certificates
- Expert instruction
- All course materials
- Discounted rates on Manikins and First Aid Books
- On-going Instructor Support
- Lesson plans and PowerPoint presentations for common first aid courses