Responsible for teaching BLS, ACLS and/or PALS classes according to the AHA curriculum, mentoring new instructors, testing and remediating students.
PRN- As needed - Several Positions Available
QualificationsMinimum Education High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Minimum Work Experience 2 years Must have a current provider card in the discipline they wish to teach (BLS, ACLS and/or PALS) and have held it for 2 years (Required)
Required Licenses and Certifications
ACLS, BLS and/or PALS Instructor (Required)
Functional Accountabilities Course Delivery
Delivers all core content consistent with AHA published guidelines, Instructor Manual, Lesson Plans, and agenda
Uses videos, checklists, equipment, and other tools as directed in the Instructor Manual
Allows adequate time for content delivery, skills practice, and debriefing
Promotes retention by reinforcing key points
Delivers course in a safe and nonthreatening manner
Relates course material to audience (prehospital or in-facility)
Effectively operates technology used in the course
Adapts terminology appropriate to location, audience, and culture
Accommodates students who have disabilities and other special needs
Provides timely and appropriate feedback to students
Uses principles of effective team dynamics during small group activities
Facilitates debriefings after scenarios to improve individual and team performance
Testing and Remediation
Tests students by using AHA course materials according to instructions in the Instructor Manual
Provides feedback to students in a private and confidential manner
Provides remediation by directing students to reference material and by providing additional practice opportunities
Retests students when indicated
Professionalism
Demonstrates professional behavior in physical presentation and teaching, including enthusiasm, honesty, integrity, commitment, compassion, and respect
Follows HIPAA, FERPA, and/or local guidelines maintaining confidentiality
Recognizes and appropriately responds to ethical issues encountered in training
Maintains student confidentiality when appropriate