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Generic Instructor CourseEuropean Resuscitation Council

ERC Generic Instructor Course (GIC)

An "at-a-glance" guide to the training and qualification process for becoming an official ERC Instructor in Sri Lanka.

Your Journey to Qualification

1

Become an Instructor Potential (IP)

IP status is given to those who complete an Advanced Provider or Recertification course, meet instructor criteria, and are recommended by faculty.

  • Strong performance during provider courses may trigger IP recommendation.
  • Eligibility is based on the IP selection form.
  • Recommendations are ideally unanimous; Course Director decides if there is an objection.
2

Register for the GIC

  • IPs must undertake the relevant Instructor Course within 3 years.
  • Organizer emails the registration form and payment link.
  • After payment, you are added to CoSy to access GIC materials.
3

Complete Pre-Course Assignments

Course Centre sends your teaching assignments. Prepare them before the face-to-face course.

4

Attend the 2-Day Face-to-Face GIC

A 2-day (min. 14 hours) intensive course with lectures, workshops, and practical sessions on teaching, simulation facilitation, assessment, and feedback.

5

Continuous Assessment

GIC Instructor Trainers continuously assess and coach you on teaching skills and provide actionable feedback.

6

Teach as Instructor Candidate (IC)

  • After GIC, you teach under supervision as an IC; must attend the full course.
  • Upgrade considered after the 2nd IC course; max 3 IC courses within 3 years.
  • Course Director decides upgrades; unsatisfactory IC attempts may withdraw status.
  • Course-type qualifications do not extend to other course types.
7

Full Instructor (FI)

  • Maintain status by teaching at least 2 courses per year.
  • Attend 1 Educational Instructor Day every 3 years.
  • Full attendance is required for courses; reassessment at least every 6 years.
  • Unsatisfactory reassessment leads to a second within a year; failure reverts to IC.
  • Directing a course counts toward recertification teaching requirements.

Tips to Stay on Track

  • Accept GIC dates early to stay within the 3-year IP window.
  • Prepare teaching assignments fully; practice delivery with peers.
  • During IC courses, request targeted feedback from supervising instructors.

Course Details

In-depth information on the GIC curriculum, assessment, and requirements.

About the Course

The Generic Instructor Course trains future Instructors in the principles of adult learning. These skills can then be used to teach fellow healthcare professionals at several ERC courses, including ALS and ILS.

What You'll Learn

  • Adult learning principles and teaching methods.
  • Skill stations: teaching & facilitating skill acquisition.
  • How to facilitate simulation and run a cardiac arrest simulation teaching session.
  • How to undertake assessments and run a summative testing station.
  • Providing constructive feedback.
  • Awareness of non-technical skills (teamwork, communication) for teaching.

How the Course Runs

The 2-day course is a mix of lectures followed by practical sessions, demonstrations, and interactive discussions. Workshops include:

  • Teaching and facilitating small group discussions.
  • Teaching skills with formative assessment.
  • Running a cardiac arrest simulation teaching session.
  • Providing constructive feedback.
  • Running a cardiac arrest simulation testing station for summative assessment.

Assessment & Certification Path

  • During GIC: Assessment is formative. You receive continuous feedback from instructor-trainers.
  • Post-GIC: After successful completion, you become an 'Instructor Candidate' (IC).
  • Full Qualification: To become a full Instructor, you must teach on two provider courses as an IC within 2 years.
  • Maintaining Validity: Instructor status is maintained by teaching a minimum of two provider courses per year.

Eligibility & How to Apply

  • You must have attended an ALS, ILS, or other provider course and been nominated as an Instructor Potential (IP).
  • Participants who show exceptional ability during a provider course are considered for instructor training.
  • IP candidates are eligible to take the GIC within 2 years of nomination, provided they hold a valid provider certificate.
  • This course is invitation-only. You cannot apply directly without an IP nomination.

Course Logistics

  • Duration: 2 days (minimum 14 hours excluding breaks)
  • Pre-Course: Teaching assignments must be prepared in advance.

Course Fee & Registration

Registration is by invitation only.

Once you are nominated as an Instructor Potential (IP) and allocated to a GIC course, you will receive an email with the course fee and bank account details to proceed with the payment.

Need Assistance?

For further assistance regarding your GIC allocation or any other queries, please Call or Whatsapp:

Mrs. Himali Pieris (Co-ordinator):
+94 766272868