The Cardiac First Response (CFR) Advanced Instructor course is a rigorous, hands-on instructor development programme for experienced responders and healthcare professionals who want to teach CFR Advanced to the highest standards. This course is built around the Education and Training Standard, blending a minimum of two days of focused instructional methods training with supervised teaching practice in real class settings.
Trainee instructors learn not only advanced clinical contentโsuch as airway management, bag-valve-mask ventilation, and team resuscitationโbut also how to effectively present, demonstrate, assess, and provide feedback in line with Irish best practice andย guidelines. Candidates will use officialย training materials and must demonstrate their competence through real-world delivery and formal assessment before qualifying as instructors.
PHECC valid for 2 years
Naas or onsite
in person
This course is designed for:
Professionals who already hold a valid CFR Advanced certificate (within the last 12 months)
Paramedics, nurses, and healthcare professionals working in pre-hospital, emergency, or hospital care
Firefighters, emergency medical services staff, or voluntary ambulance personnel with a strong background in first response
Recognised instructors (FAR, CFR Community Instructor, etc.) seeking to upskill to CFR Advanced Instructor level
Those with the capacity to maintain advanced skillsโespecially airway management, BVM use, and advanced resuscitation
If a candidate is not actively using or maintaining advanced skills (e.g., airway management), it is recommended completing the Community Instructor course instead.
On successful completion of the CFR Advanced Instructor course, participants will:
Understand and apply adult learning principles and instructional strategies relevant to emergency medical training
Plan, deliver, and assess all modules of the CFR Advanced provider course, including advanced airway management, suctioning, BVM, supraglottic airway devices, and oxygen administration
Demonstrate proficiency in advanced resuscitation team roles and scenario-based teaching
Use approved teaching materials, videos, and assessment forms to maintain national standards
Provide constructive feedback, evaluate learner performance, and document outcomes in line with quality assurance requirements
Uphold professionalism, patient safety, and ethical standards in all aspects of instruction
Interactive Instructional Skills Workshops: Minimum 2 days (12 hours) of small group, hands-on tuition in teaching methods, learning strategies, and assessment principles
Supervised Teaching Practice: Candidates first assist on a course, then part-teach, and finally independently deliver a course under the supervision and evaluation of a senior instructor
Blended Learning Approach: Includes group discussion, skills demonstration, practical simulation, role play, presentations, tutorials, and peer feedback
Use of Official Materials: All training delivered using the latest CFR Student Handbook, Instructor Manual, and training videos
Ongoing Coaching and Feedback: Individual performance reviews and targeted support to ensure teaching standards are met
Award: Cardiac First Response Advanced Instructorย certificate (valid for 2 years)
Assessment: Successful completion of the instructional skills component, supervised teaching practice, and formal evaluation
Recertification: Instructors must deliver a minimum of 4 CFR Advanced provider courses within 2 years, attend any required update sessions, and pass a competency assessment in order to recertify