Fundamentals of Instruction - First Aid Programs Guidebook

The Canadian Red Cross Fundamentals of Instruction - First Aid Programs is an electronic reference guide available to all Canadian Red Cross First Aid Program Instructors and Instructor course participants.

The Fundamentals of Instruction guide provides a foundational reference for most of the Instructional principles and techniques that you will learn and apply as a Canadian Red Cross Instructor, including lesson planning, standards and practices, classroom management, learner centered delivery, coaching, facilitation, evaluation and effective feedback.

The "Fundamentals of Instruction - First Aid Programs" is used by Canadian Red Cross Instructor course participants, when preparing for any of the Canadian Red Cross First Aid Program Instructor courses, across all disciplines, including First Aid & CPR Instructor, Basic Life Support Instructor, First Responder Instructor, EMR Instructor, Advanced Wilderness First Aid Instructor, and Instructor Recertification.

The Fundamentals of Instruction - First Aid Programs guidebook will also serve as an ongoing reference manual for your continued development as a Canadian Red Cross Instructor, coach, mentor and facilitator. You can download a PDF copy of the Fundamentals of Instruction - First Aid Programs guidebook for free, and keep it stored for quick, easy access on your computer, laptop, tablet and smartphone.

Fundamentals of Instruction - First Aid Programs Content:

1. Introduction

Instructor Pathway
Required Materials
Instructional Tasks

2. Foundations of Being an Instructor

Learning Objective
Program Standards
Standards of Behaviour
Lifelong Learning
Principles of First Aid Education
Your Role
Social Media Guidelines
Context for Canadian Red Cross First Aid Education
History of the Red Cross
Fundamental Principles
Principles in Action
How We Help
Volunteering with the Red Cross
Summary

3. Pre-Course 1 - Lesson Planning

Learning Objective
Course Plans
Lesson Plan Components
Using Boulevard
Role of Legislation
Blended Learning vs. Traditional Classroom
Connecting Theory with Application
Participant Materials for Blended Learning
Considerations for Recertification Courses
Review Your Plans
CRC Support and Resources
Summary

4. Pre-Course 2 - Types of Learning

Learning Objective
Domains of Learning
Learning a First Aid Skill
Skill Demonstrations
Experiential Learning
Summary

5. Pre-Course 3 - Learning Considerations

Learning Objective
Types of Adaptations
Factors Affecting Learning
Participants with Diverse Abilities
Multicultural Classrooms
Distracting Habits
Summary

6. Pre-Course 4 - Preparing for Your Classroom

Learning Objective
Teaching Aids
Using Technology
Organizing Your Teaching Aids
Summary

7. Pre-Course 5 - Creating a Safe Learning Environment

Learning Objective
Creating a Safe Learning Environment
Classroom Formations
Alternative Classrooms
Summary

8. During Course 1 - Starting a Course & Maintaining a Safe Learning Environment

Learning Objective
Introduce Yourself
Establishing Learning Expectations
Course Expectations
Injury Prevention Culture
Involve and Inspire
Psychological Environment
The Value of a Group Charter
Impact of Language
Respect in the Classroom
Sensitive Discussions
Protecting the Physical Environment
Protecting the Psychological Learning Environment
Additional Support
Summary

9. During Course 2 - Instructional Techniques Part I

Learning Objective
Considerations When Choosing an Instructional Technique
Types of Instructional Techniques
If There's Time
Guidance for Including Guest Speakers
Reflecting on an Instructional Technique
Summary

10. During Course 3 - Instructional Techniques Part II

Learning Objective
A Closer Look at Learning Stations
Types of Practice Sessions
A Closer Look at Scenarios
The Scenario Timeline
Debriefing Tips
Increasing a Scenario's Complexity
Incorporating Improvised Materials
Summary

11. During Course 4 - Simulations

Learning Objective
Simulation Safety Factors
Simulation Tools
Makeup Safety Prep
Prepping a Role-Player
Makeup Techniques
Makeup Removal
Summary

12. During Course 5 - Communication

Learning Objective
Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
Body Language
Feedback
Feedback Tips
Active Listening
Perception Checks
Adapting Your Instructional Approach
Changing the Complexity
Reinforce Key Points
Types of Questions
General Strategies for Asking Questions
Reasons to Ask Open-Ended Questions
Responding to a Participant
Summary

13. During Course 6 - Conflict Resolution

Learning Objective
Conflict Definition
Conflict Resolution
Reasons Behind the Behaviour
Summary

14. During Course 7 - Assessing and Evaluating Participants & Closing a Course

Learning Objective
Objective Evaluation
Assessment and Evaluation
Evidence-Based Practice
Considerations for Blended Learning
Skill Sheet
How to Evaluate Skills
Standard vs. Practice
Midpoint Evaluation
End-of-Course Evaluations
Written Knowledge Evaluations
Verbal Knowledge Evaluations
Unsuccessful Knowledge Evaluations
Knowledge Evaluation Tips
Final Evaluation Scenarios
If Participants Are Unsuccessful
Documentation
Privacy and Confidentiality
The Importance of Concluding
Summary

15. Post-Course Tasks and Responsibilities

Learning Objective
Cleaning and Decontaminating Teaching Aids
Specific Decontaminating and Storage
Sharing Equipment
Administrative Paperwork
Program Questions
Reflecting on Your Instructional Practice
Types of Reflection Questions
Instructor Certification: Next Steps
Instructor Certification Maintenance and Growth
Canadian Red Cross Program and Services
Summary

16. Teaching Experience - First Aid Programs

Learning Objective
Benefits of the Teaching Experience
Recap of the Fundamentals of Instruction
Step One - Connect with the TES
Establish a Facilitation Charter
Discuss Course Details
Step Two - Complete Pre-Course Tasks
Plan Your Course and Lessons
Prepare Content & Teaching Aids
Establish a Safe Learning Environment
Step Three - Reconnect with the TES
Check-In Timeline
Feedback Between Co-Facilitators
Evaluation Criteria
Next Steps
Summary

17. Glossary Terms

How to Access & Download the Fundamentals of Instruction

After your Canadian Red Cross Instructor course registration has been approved, your name will be added and uploaded to a corresponding course roster on the Canadian Red Cross MyRC platform.

This will activate your access to the Canadian Red Cross Fundamentals of Instruction guidebook through your online MyRC Profile at myrc.redcross.ca.

Click here for instructions on how to create your MyRC profile if you haven't done so already, then follow the steps below to access and download the Canadian Red Cross Fundamentals of Instruction - First Aid Programs guidebook.

Create and/or login to your Canadian Red Cross MyRC Profile.
Click the "Tools" tab
Click "First Aid Programs" from the corresponding dropdown menu
Click "Fundamentals of Instruction First Aid Programs" from the list of links in the Digital Books section of that page
View and/or download the PDF file that opens from your web browser