Requirements for Training Center Faculty
Requirements For TC Faculty
Purpose
The American Heart Association (AHA) has developed two levels of responsibility. These levels will be known as Regional Faculty Members (appointed by the AHA) and TC Faculty Members (appointed by the TC Coordinator). The intention to assist in improving the level of quality instruction within the TC instructor population.
Training Center Faculty
The TCF are responsible for quality assurance and is the educational leadership of the TC. All TCs should appoint at least one TCF member in each discipline they teach. The purpose of this appointment is to ensure that the TC is able to conduct quality Instructor Courses within the 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 one TC to another must reapply for TCF status in their new TC and are subject to acceptance by that TC.
Criteria
Must be a current Regional Faculty member or meet the following criteria:
• 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 by Regional Faculty before conducting first Instructor Course
Letter of Recommendation from either a co-work or supervisor
Method of Appointment/Reappointment
Appointed and reappointed by TC, which sets the term served by TCF members.
Responsibilities
• Serves as an expert resource on ECC issues and protocols to the TC, Instructors, and staff.
• Conducts Instructor Courses for 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 abilities 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.
• May act as a mentor to TC Coordinator.
Reporting Structure
• To TC Coordinator for internal TC issues
• To RF/NF for program and science issues