COURSE DELIVERY EXPECTATIONS
A positive learning experience where engagement is two-way.
Bruce utilises positive interpersonal skills, clear verbal and non verbal communication, active and reflective listening.
Bruce facilitates 360° feedback, peer group discussive learning around the subject being taught.
PowerPoint presentation is a reference, not read to learners.
The learner is open to learning new (or refreshing existing) skills and engage positively in the learning.
The learner is able to transfer theoretical learning into a demonstration of practical skills.
BUILDING CONFIDENCE TO DELIVER PRACTICAL SKILLS
Use technology enabled QCPR manikins to enable learners to have confidence that they are doing CPR correctly and to the standards required.
Demonstrating the skill, and giving learners time to practice theoretical knowledge being converted to practical skills, such as CPR, bandaging, Epi-Pen use, recovery position, triangular bandage use.
Encouragement to achieve the skill through peer learning as well as trainer led learning.
Learn from someone who has decades of experience delivering first aid in real life scenarios and appreciates that achieving an outcome is the key to success, after all real life incidents don’t always fit text book scripts.
Venue Requirements
The First Aid Industry Body sets out guidance on what a training venue should be able to provide to ensure a comfortable environment for learning. The venue should be able to provide the following for a group of 12 learners plus the trainer:
1. an area approximately 4m x 4m in size
2. sufficient seating for all attending the course
3. toilets which are clean, well maintained and easily accessible for all learners
4. appropriate ventilation for a comfortable and healthy environment
5. sufficient lighting to ensure all course activities can be undertaken safely
6. appropriate heating to maintain a controlled, comfortable temperature
7. entry and exit points which are safe, clearly marked, well-lit and accessible
8. floor coverings which are clean and suitable for the practical sessions
9. noise and distractions external to the room must be minimised
