first aid AND PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE

first aid AND PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE

Course overview

The BLS Instructor Course with First Aid Coaching is designed for healthcare professionals who wish to become certified instructors in Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR and AED training at healthcare provider level.

This programme follows the standards of the Irish Heart Foundation and the American Heart Association and is delivered by experienced IHF Faculty. The focus is on developing confidence, competence and effective facilitation skills to deliver high-quality BLS courses.

Training is available in Cork, Dublin, Galway and Limerick, with nationwide in-house delivery available. Courses may be delivered fully in person or through a blended learning format to suit individual and organisational requirements.

Who this course is for

  • Nurses
  • Paramedics
  • EMTs
  • Doctors
  • Healthcare Assistants
  • Other Healthcare Professionals seeking to become certified BLS Instructors

Participants should be committed to delivering CPR, AED and CFR training within healthcare or clinical environments.

Outstanding medical expertise, delivered in a clear and engaging way

There knowledge of the medical world is simply outstanding an breathtaking, but I was most impressed with the way they taught the class. It was a breath of fresh air. Anyone can spiel off PowerPoint but first aid coaching used there owns technique which was a lot more interesting and easier to take in. I can highly recommend first aid coaching.

John Dorgan

Course prerequisites

  • Participants must hold a current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.
  • Attendees must be proficient in required practical BLS skills prior to attending the instructor course.

What you will learn

  • Adult, Infant and Child CPR
  • Adult, Infant and Child Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
    Recovery position
  • AED training and safe defibrillation practice
  • Bag Valve Mask (BVM) device use
  • Pocket masks
  • Barrier devices
  • Facilitation skills and course delivery techniques
  • Running and managing BLS provider courses

The programme includes extensive hands-on practice, role-play scenarios and instructor development exercises.

Re-certification guidelines

  • BLS Instructor certification is valid for two years.
  • Re-certification is required every two years.
  • Certification expires at the end of the month, two years from original issue or last renewal.

Why choose First Aid Coaching

  • Delivered by certified Irish Heart Foundation Faculty
  • Training aligned with Irish Heart Foundation and AHA standards
  • Strong focus on practical instructor development
  • Nationwide delivery with flexible scheduling
  • Suitable for hospitals, clinics and healthcare organisations
  • Professional, structured and clinically relevant instruction

All instructor courses are delivered to consistent national standards, ensuring participants leave prepared to teach with confidence and competence.

Certification and post-course requirements

On successful completion, participants receive an Irish Heart Foundation BLS Instructor Certificate / CFR Instructor Certificate.

Following certification, new instructors must teach and be monitored on three BLS Provider Courses.

Monitoring must be completed within 90 days and carried out by a current BLS Faculty Member or Instructor Trainer.

Certification and post-course requirements

On successful completion, participants receive an Irish Heart Foundation BLS Instructor Certificate / CFR Instructor Certificate.

Following certification, new instructors must teach and be monitored on three BLS Provider Courses.

Monitoring must be completed within 90 days and carried out by a current BLS Faculty Member or Instructor Trainer.