Copyright © 2012 The Canadian Red Cross Society Emergency Care Instructor Recertification 2013 - 2016.

Copyright © 2012 The Canadian Red Cross Society

Emergency Care Instructor Recertification

2013 - 2016

Overview

Welcome and Introduction

• The Fundamental Principles and the Positive Learning Environment

• Program Update

• Specialized Instructor Techniques

• Assessment and Evaluation

• Technical Skills

Administration and Wrap-up

Course Objectives

Provide an opportunity to demonstrate and refine technical skills, specifically with regards to evaluation in specialized first aid courses

Provide a forum to explore Red Cross program updates

Provide Emergency Care Instructors with an opportunity to network, share ideas, provide feedback, discuss concerns and resolve issues

Introductions


The Fundamental

Principles and the Positive

Learning Environment

Objectives

Upon completion of this session, you will have demonstrated:

• Commitment to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

• Commitment to the roles and responsibilities of an Instructor

• Commitment to the consistent teaching practice that demonstrates embodiment of the Fundamental Principles

Fundamental Principles

Humanity Impartiality Neutrality Independence Voluntary Service Unity Universality

The Positive Learning Environment

How do the Fundamental Principles apply to create a positive learning environment?

What are the characteristics of a Red Cross Instructor that embodies the Fundamental Principles?


The Fundamental

Principles and the Positive

Learning Environment


Program Update

Objectives

To provide current information about the Canadian Red Cross and courses using the Emergency Care materials.

First Aid Program Update

Emergency Medical

ResponderFirst ResponderOxygen

Administration

CPR/AED

Marine Advanced First

Aid

Marine Basic First Aid

PeopleSavers Babysitting Standard Child Care First Aid

Emergency Child Care First

Aid

Advanced First Aid

Standard First Aid

Emergency First Aid

Wilderness & Remote First

Aid

Advanced Wilderness & Remote First

Aid

CPR/AED Program

Core First Aid Program

Caregiver Program

Wilderness & Remote First Aid

Program

MarineFirst AidProgram

Pre-hospital Care Program

Plan and Vision

To be the number one provider of quality first aid

training and education.

Sales & Customer

Service

Marketing and Business

Development

Programs and Leadership

Development

Research

Public Education

Scientific Advisory Council and First Aid Technical Advisory Group

Implement core goals and

objectives

Implement and

invest in senior

technical advisory groups

Leadership

Nationally consistent Instructor-level recertification

Shift in philosophy to Instructors being the masters of skills and Instructor Trainers masters of Instructor development

MITs to conduct IT training across the country, with a focus on developing successful Instructors

Technology

Instructors My Red Cross login page

Public Shop Red Cross

Online registration

Participants Online & blended learning

Participant portal

Zone Update

Emergency Care Update


Program Update


Specialized Instructor

Techniques

Objectives


• How to run and evaluate a scenario

• Understanding of when and where to simulate basic illnesses and injuries during a course

• Ability to simulate basic illnesses and injuries

• Understanding of safety considerations when simulating illnesses and injuries

Risk Management

Conducting Scenarios

Simulation of Basic Illnesses and Injuries


Specialized Instructor

Techniques


Assessment and Evaluation

Objectives


• A learner-centred approach to assessment and evaluation.

• Knowledge of how to effectively use assessment and evaluation tools in Emergency Care.

Assessment

• Gathering information to find out how well participants are learning.

Evaluation

• Comparing their performance with the accepted standards.


The Art and Science of Evaluation

Principles of evaluation include:

• Knowing beforehand the basis of evaluation

• Knowing the methods of evaluation

• Knowing how acceptable their performance is

Scope Creep in Evaluation

Course

Skill Evaluation

Objective Evaluation

Tools

• Skills checklists

• Scenario forms

• Knowledge evaluations

Communication

Expectations Build trust Build positive, constructive relationships

Balance

Assessment

Evaluation

The Signs of Understanding…and misunderstanding

Assessment and Evaluation in Emergency Care




Technical Skills

Objectives

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate skills as per the Canadian Red Cross standards

• Clear up common misconceptions and misunderstandings; identify skill discrepancies

• Have peer Instructors provide effective feedback on evaluation

• Understand how to find and use new resources as they pertain to technical skills

Skill Evaluation

Scenario Evaluation


Technical Skills


Emergency Care Instructor Recertification

2013 - 2016

Copyright © 2012 The Canadian Red Cross Society Emergency Care Instructor Recertification 2013 - 2016.

Documents

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red cross instructor

aid standard

aid courses

aid training

wrapup slide

aid peoplesavers

red cross program updates