What is the primary goal of the Instructor Development Course?

The primary goal of the Instructor Development Course is to establish a foundation of confidence necessary for teaching, evaluating, and certifying individuals in emergency care. This course is specifically designed to equip instructors with the knowledge and skills essential for effectively delivering instruction and ensuring that learners not only understand the material but can apply it in real-world situations. By focusing on the core competencies needed to assess and certify others, the course aims to produce skilled instructors capable of fostering competence and confidence in their students, which is crucial in the context of emergency care where proper knowledge and skills can have life-saving implications.

While elements like creating engaging lesson plans, assessing prior knowledge, and promoting teamwork among instructors are important aspects of effective teaching, they serve as supporting components rather than the primary goal of the course. The foundational aspect of confidence in teaching and evaluating proficiency in emergency care remains the central focus.