This form is used by instructors who meet the criteria and have a desire to be a Training
Center Faculty.
Position Description
The Training Center Faculty (TCF) are responsible for quality assurance and is the
educational leadership of the Training Center (TC). The number of TCF members is determined
by the needs of the TC. TCF members serve only in the TC from which they are appointed.
A TCF member's status is not transferable between TCs. TCF members who move from TC
to another must reapply for TCF status in their new TC and are subject to acceptance
by that TC.
Method of Appointment/Reappointment
Appointed and reappointed by TC, which sets the term served by TCF members.
Criteria
Must meet the following criteria or be a current Regional Faculty member:
Active Instructor (BLS, ACLS, or PALS) for a minimum of two years
ACLS and PALS TCF members must also be a Course Director
Willing to participate in a TCF orientation and AHA regional updates
Has received positive evaluations of teaching ability from students
Completion of orientation before conducting first Instructor course
Responsibility
Serves as an expert resource on ECC issues and protocols to the TC, Instructors, and
staff.
Conducts Instructor Courses for the TC while adhering to AHA guidelines.
Cannot serve as Regional Faculty member for his/her own TC.
Acts as a change agent to facilitate transitions in the ECC Program.
Supports Chain of Survival initiatives in the community.
Responsible for TCF development by conducting updates/training for TC.
Oversees quality assurance at the TC level.
Monitors Instructors' teaching ability and completes required documentation.
Teaches at least one Instructor course every two years.
Monitors Course Directors.
Cultivates and mentors TC Instructors, new Instructors, and potential candidates for
future Instructor/TCF positions.
Reporting Structure
To TC Coordinator for internal TC issues.
To Regional Faculty/National Faculty for program and science issues.
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