Teaching Tools and Strategies - Teacher Training Expectations

Initial Teacher Training
One-day Level C course in CPR and one day Teacher Training Workshop.

Content
A prerequisite for the Teacher Training Workshop is a current Level C course in CPR. Since many physical education teachers are already trained in CPR, the Level C course for teachers is usually taught in one day. The Level C course in CPR is then followed by the one-day Teacher Training Workshop. The Teacher Training Workshop is delivered to high school teachers by certified CPR instructor-trainers. Its content takes into account the background and teaching expertise of high school teachers. It is adapted to the school program and is shorter than public instructor course. Following the Teacher Training Workshop, the CPR agency sends an instructor into the classroom for a peer teaching session with the high school teacher during a practical session with students. The CPR agency providing teacher training is encouraged to act as a "mentor" for teachers in the program. Workshop materials have been designed specifically for the high school teacher. The Teacher Training Workshop prepares teachers to deliver the high school CPR program only.

Workshop Objectives

1. To understand the expectations of the high school CPR program and delivery issues.
2. To understand the concept of the 4 Rs and the Chain of Survival and to be able to effectively teach this portion of the course to high school students.
3. To learn to demonstrate and teach the skill of CPR to a class of 30-40 students with the assistance of leadership students.
4. To have a working understanding of the program materials and resources available (e.g. the High School CPR Student Manual, the Unit Outline, and audio visual aids).
5. To learn how to clean / disinfect mannequins according to approved guidelines established by the CPR agency.
6. To understand and be able to respond to common questions concerning liability issues and issues related to communicable diseases.
7. To receive the necessary training and tools to evaluate the students' ability to perform CPR (e.g. sample quizzes, checklists, etc.).

Materials
In the Teacher Training Workshop, high school teachers should receive an instructor course manual from the CPR provider agency. The ACT Foundation provides the School-Based Model for Teachers and the Student Manual, which are complementary documents that are intended for simultaneous use in the classroom. The School-Based Model serves as a guide for teaching and includes audio-visual materials and teaching tips.

How to Arrange Teacher Training
To arrange to have your teachers trained to teach the high school CPR course, contact your local CPR provider agencies like the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance or another recognized CPR agency in your area. If the CPR agency you call is not familiar with high school Teacher Training Workshop, which is shorter than the public instructor course, ask them to call ACT for further information and a course outline. Also, check within your school board for staff who may be CPR instructor-trainers (IT). As a resident IT perhaps they can provide your teacher training in-house.