Be sure to view the information for "Hands Only CPR" and how to incorporate this into your classes. You can download the Hands Only CPR Lesson Maps for the Healthcare Provider and Heartsaver Courses along with the Instructor Guide at the Download / Forms section.
ERTSS uses the Odd number year for Instructor Recertification and all Instructor cards will expire in July 1st 2009 for this recert period. In order to recertify, the following requirements must be met.
1. Maintain current Provider Status as evidenced by current Provider Card OR demonstration of acceptable Provider Skills as documented by the Critical Skills Checklist and successful completion of the Provider written examination.
2.Teach a minimum of 4 documented courses in 2 years.
3. Be monitored teaching a regular or renewal course in the preceding 2 years. The first monitoring after the initial Instructor Course does not satisfy this requirement. Use the Instructor Monitor Form to document.
4. Attend updates. Updates may address new course content or methodology and review TC, regional and national ECC information. Instructor Updates are manditory.
You can download the Instructor Monitor form and the Critical Skills Checklist from the Download page.
There is no grace period for Instructor recertification. Be sure that you have satisfied all the above requirements so you can maintain your Instructor Certification.
