Overview
The First Aid Instructor course is a nationally recognized program designed to prepare experienced first aid providers and healthcare professionals to deliver structured and effective first aid training programs. Delivered in a fully virtual mode, the course focuses on instructional methodologies, adult learning principles, demonstration techniques, assessment strategies, and effective facilitation of first aid skills in line with nationally accepted guidelines.
Completion of the online modules leads to certification of the virtual First Aid Instructor learning component. To qualify for full First Aid Instructor certification and to become part of the HSSC Instructor Community, candidates are required to mandatorily attend and successfully complete an instructor-led, hands-on training and assessment session conducted at the Healthcare Sector Skill Council’s Advance Technology Centre (HSSC ATC), a high-fidelity simulation laboratory. This blended approach ensures instructional competence and practical mastery.
What You'll Gain
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a First Aid Instructor
- Learn principles of adult learning and training methodologies
- Plan and deliver effective first aid training sessions
- Demonstrate and explain first aid skills confidently
- Assess learner performance using structured criteria
- Become eligible for hands-on instructor training at HSSC ATC
Special Features
- Nationally recognized First Aid Instructor qualification
- Fully virtual, self-paced learning format
- Focus on instructional and facilitation skills
- Structured content aligned with national standards
- Eligibility for instructor-led hands-on training at HSSC ATC
- Training conducted in a high-fidelity simulation environment
Course Eligibility: For Allied / Paramedical / Nursing / Medical students
Description
This nationally recognized First Aid Instructor course is delivered in virtual mode and focuses on instructional techniques, adult learning principles, and first aid training delivery. Candidates who complete the virtual course are eligible to attend an instructor-led hands-on training and assessment session at HSSC ATC’s high-fidelity simulation lab. Candidates may directly contact the ATC team for queries related to the hands-on training. For hands-on/practical trainings, please contact elearning@healthcare-ssc.in or call 9266617232
Curriculum
Covers the responsibilities and scope of certified first aid instructors, and the importance of structured skill-based training.
Explains how adults learn and introduces interactive teaching techniques for skill-based training.
Covers teaching methods for bleeding control, CPR, burns, choking, fractures, and shock in line with national protocols.
Hands-on practice in delivering demonstrations, leading role-plays, and managing group-based training sessions.
Guidance on evaluating learner performance using NSQF-based tools and providing structured feedback.
Focuses on preparing lesson plans, organizing training logistics, and ensuring a safe and engaging training environment.
Outlines the certification process, ethical responsibilities of instructors, and ongoing development.
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Frequently
Asked Questions
Yes, the course is delivered in virtual mode through the LMS.
Yes, the course is aligned with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) and follows national occupational standards.
Healthcare professionals, paramedics, safety officers, and trainers with first aid experience are eligible.
Yes, successful participants will receive a First Aid Instructor Certificate, valid nationally under NSQF.
The certification is valid for 3 years, with recommended refresher training or renewal thereafter.
Yes, you will be authorized to deliver certified first aid training in institutions, industries, academic settings, and the community.
Candidates who complete the virtual course are eligible to attend an instructor-led hands-on training and assessment session at HSSC ATC.
Candidates can directly contact the ATC team for any queries related to hands-on training at: elearning@healthcare-ssc.in