EPLS Course - Course Directors

European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS) Provider Course

Responsibilities of EPLS Course Directors

Contents

1.   General
2.   Pre-course
3.   During the course
4.   Post-course

1. General

1.1 Course Directors are accountable for all aspects of the course including the welfare of the faculty and candidates. Although duties may be delegated, the Course Director is still ultimately responsible.

1.2 Course Directors must be familiar with the statements "Disabled Candidates attending Resuscitation Council (UK) courses" and "Dealing with the apparently incompetent candidate during Resuscitation Council (UK) courses".

2. Pre-course

2.1 The Course Director must ensure that:

the proposed venue is appropriate for running the course

adequate AV equipment is available

if human umbilical cords are to be used, written consent from the parents must be obtained *
course organisation complies with Resuscitation Council (UK) regulations
faculty selection and teaching allocations are appropriate.

3. During the course

3.1 The Course Director must convene a faculty meeting prior to the start of the course. At this time, it is important to ensure that all faculty are:

aware of their individual responsibilities

familiar with the guidance for skill, teaching, assessment stations and workshops

aware of their responsibilities regarding the assessment of candidates

involved in the decision process in choosing an assessment and re-testing scenario

committed to providing a consistent and safe approach throughout the course, by addressing any areas of potential conflict

aware that a copy of the local policy on sharps injury must be displayed and adhered to *
allocated appropriate candidate mentees.

3.2 Instructor Candidates must be allocated appropriate faculty members as their mentors.

3.3 At the start of the course, the Director must:

facilitate a brief introduction of the faculty and candidates
give an overview of the course programme
detail the requirements for successful completion of the course
outline the criteria used for selecting Instructor Potentials
provide details of specific housekeeping issues.

3.4 The Course Director must be present throughout the entire course.

3.5 During the course, the Course Director should identify and facilitate appropriate faculty meetings at which any concerns of the faculty can be discussed.

3.6 Following the assessment stations, a final faculty meeting must be held, during which:

the course completion status of all candidates is decided
any course organisational problems are addressed
all relevant paperwork relating to the candidates is completed.

3.7 The Course Director must ensure effective communication of the final results to the candidates. This must include appropriate information to candidates who have unsuccessfully completed the course.

4. Post course

4.1 Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed and forwarded to the Resuscitation Council (UK) as per the regulations.

4.2 Investigate and report any complaints. Any recommended remedial action must be identified.

4.3 Provide each Instructor who took part on the course with a photocopy of the evaluation summary as provided by the EPLS Co-ordinator.

(* See policy on requirements for the use of umbilical cords on Vascular Access Skill Station)



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European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS) Provider Course Responsibilities of EPLS Course Directors

European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS) Provider Course

Responsibilities of EPLS Course Directors