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EFR Instructor
Course Description
The Emergency First Response Instructor Course qualifies the Instructor to deliver the EFR Course
Eligibility / Student Requirements
a) Access to an EFR instructor course is restricted to PHECC registered practitioners EMTs, paramedics and advanced paramedics
b) Certification at CFR Advanced instructor level. This CFR Advanced instructor certification must be maintained
Course Duration
The Responder Instructor Standard includes tuition in instructional methods (IM) and a period of supervised teaching practice. The IM component is no less than 3 days/18 hours. The period of supervised teaching practice is not specified and may be extended until the specific learning outcomes are achieved.
Please note that, within Civil Defence, the minimum duration may be exceeded to allow additional time for practical skills development and assessment.
Class Size/ Instructor Ratio:
The EFR instructor student ratio is 1:6
Certifying Agency:
Successful candidates will be awarded a PHECC / Civil Defence: Emergency First Response Instructor certificate. Certification is issued digitally by PHECC.
Certification period:
The certificate is valid for three years. Re-certification training will be offered prior to expiry.
Assessment
Assessment must occur as the student instructor progresses through the period of supervised teaching practice.
Course Location
The EFR Instructor Course is delivered in the Civil Defence College, dates, and times will be confirmed by the College Course Director.
Manuals / Course Paperwork
You will receive a copy of the EFR Instructor Pack and access to the Civil Defence Learning Support Platform PHECC Instructor Modules. PHECC CPGs are available to download from PHECC Website
Delivered by:
Civil Defence College and Civil Defence Education Award Holders.
PPE
Gloves and hand sanitisers will be available during the course - no specific PPE is requiredEquipment
Equipment will be available during the course
Further Information
Available on the PHECC Website Education & Training Standards
