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Course Description

The Handtevy Instructor Course is an 8-hour in-person lecture and hands-on training designed to certify instructors to teach the Handtevy Pediatric Resuscitation & Readiness Course (PRRC) and/or the Handtevy Newborn Resuscitation & Obstetrics Course (NROC). This course is delivered in a traditional classroom format led by a Handtevy Lead Trainer and provides participants with the knowledge, skills, and instructional tools needed to deliver the PRRC and NROC confidently within their own organization.

The course uses the foundational principles of advanced life support education while addressing the unique considerations of pediatric emergency care in the pre-hospital environment. Participants will develop instructional proficiency, enhance their pediatric resuscitation knowledge, and learn how to translate these skills into measurable improvements in clinical quality and provider confidence.

Delivery Format and Contact Hours

Delivery Format: Live, In-Person Classroom
CAPCE Accredited: 8.0 CE Hours

Course Content

Participants will engage in a combination of lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on practice covering:

• Pediatric resuscitation and advanced life support principles relevant to the pre-hospital setting
• Systematic assessment and decision-making for pediatric patients
• Recognition and management of respiratory, shock, and cardiac emergencies
• Medication administration, dosing accuracy, and error prevention
• Overcoming emotional and cognitive barriers in pediatric care
• Effective communication and leadership during pediatric resuscitations
• Administrative responsibilities for conducting the PRRC and managing CEU documentation

The course also includes guided scenario facilitation, peer teaching practice, and administrative guidance for delivering Handtevy courses at the agency level.

Course Completion Requirements

• Instructor candidates must:
• Actively participate in all lectures, discussions, and skill sessions
• Successfully complete all clinical scenarios and evaluations
• Achieve a minimum score of 84% on the Handtevy Instructor Post-Test
• Upon completion, participants receive a Handtevy Instructor Certificate valid for two years.

Pre-Requisites

Course Pre-Requisites

• Instructor candidates preferably have 5 years of clinical experience and history of one of the following:

  • Must be certified/licensed as an AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA, or MD
  • AHA or NAEMT Course Instructor
  • Field Training Officer
  • Hospital Educator

Description

The Blended Handtevy Instructor Course is designed to prepare qualified clinicians and educators to teach the Handtevy Pediatric Resuscitation & Readiness Course (PRRC) and/or the Handtevy Newborn Resuscitation & Obstetrics Course (NROC). This 8-hour blended course includes a 3-hour self-paced online component hosted on the Handtevy Learning Management System (LMS) and a 5-hour virtual instructor-led training session delivered live via Zoom.

Participants will gain the knowledge, skills, and teaching strategies needed to effectively deliver the PRRC at their agency or institution. The course focuses on evidence-based pediatric resuscitation, high-performance team dynamics, and practical integration of the Handtevy System into prehospital and emergency care.

Course Content/Format

1. Online Self-Paced Learning (3-hours)

   • Pediatric resuscitation fundamentals
   • Instructional methodology and course facilitation
   • Familiarization with the Handtevy LMS and instructional resources

2. Virtual Instructor-Led Training (5-hours)

   • Delivered via Zoom by a Handtevy Lead Educator
   • Includes guided practice with a mailed Handtevy Training Kit (returned after the session)
   • Focuses on scenario facilitation, communication strategies, and effective instruction of PRRC

Upon successful completion, instructors are certified for two years to teach Handtevy courses.

Delivery Format and Contact Hours

Delivery Format: Blended (3-hour online self-paced + 5-hour virtual instructor-led session)
CAPCE Accredited: 8.0 CE Hours

Course Completion Requirements

Instructor candidates must:

• Complete all online modules and attend the live instructor-led session.
• Actively participate in all hands-on and scenario-based exercises.
• Pass the Handtevy Instructor Post-Test with a minimum score of 84%.

Graduates will receive a Handtevy Instructor Certificate, valid for two years.

Course Pre-Requisites

• Instructor candidates preferably have 5 years of clinical experience and history of one of the following:

  • Must be certified/licensed as an AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA, or MD
  • AHA or NAEMT Course Instructor
  • Field Training Officer
  • Hospital Educator

Description

The Blended Handtevy Instructor Course is designed to prepare qualified clinicians and educators to teach the Handtevy Pediatric Resuscitation & Readiness Course (PRRC) and/or the Handtevy Newborn Resuscitation & Obstetrics Course (NROC). This 8-hour blended course includes a 3-hour self-paced online component hosted on the Handtevy Learning Management System (LMS) and a 5-hour virtual instructor-led training session delivered live via Zoom.

Participants will gain the knowledge, skills, and teaching strategies needed to effectively deliver the PRRC at their agency or institution. The course focuses on evidence-based pediatric resuscitation, high-performance team dynamics, and practical integration of the Handtevy System into prehospital and emergency care.

Course Content/Format

1. Online Self-Paced Learning (3-hours)

   • Pediatric resuscitation fundamentals
   • Instructional methodology and course facilitation
   • Familiarization with the Handtevy LMS and instructional resources

2. Virtual Instructor-Led Training (5-hours)

   • Delivered via Zoom by a Handtevy Lead Educator
   • Includes guided practice with a mailed Handtevy Training Kit (returned after the session)
   • Focuses on scenario facilitation, communication strategies, and effective instruction of PRRC

Upon successful completion, instructors are certified for two years to teach Handtevy courses.

Delivery Format and Contact Hours

Delivery Format: Blended (3-hour online self-paced + 5-hour virtual instructor-led session)
CAPCE Accredited: 8.0 CE Hours

Course Completion Requirements

Instructor candidates must:

• Complete all online modules and attend the live instructor-led session.
• Actively participate in all hands-on and scenario-based exercises.
• Pass the Handtevy Instructor Post-Test with a minimum score of 84%.

Graduates will receive a Handtevy Instructor Certificate, valid for two years.

Course Pre-Requisites

• Instructor candidates preferably have 5 years of clinical experience and history of one of the following:

  • Must be certified/licensed as an AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA, or MD
  • AHA or NAEMT Course Instructor
  • Field Training Officer
  • Hospital Educator

The Handtevy Critical Care Provider Course is a 4-hour live lecture and hands-on course that focuses on the skills needed to rapidly and accurately treat sick and injured pediatric patients. The course uses the basic tenets of ACLS training as the foundation while still covering the basic pediatric ALS principles and nuances. The course is intended to be used with the Handtevy Pediatric System.

Description

CAPCE Certified – 4 CEUs available

Features

• Highly interactive live classroom course featuring pre-hospital clinical scenarios
• Modular course built for customization and varying levels of difficulty
• Field-tested education which will translate to an immediate impact on quality
• Hands-on class format that will reinforce skills proficiency
• The course provides administration instruction and online reference materials
• Group instruction, practice, and demonstration

Course Content

• Key principles in pediatric advanced life support geared towards pre-hospital providers
• Systematic approach to pediatric assessment with a scientific explanation of the difficulties associated with pediatric care
• Overcoming the emotional hurdles associated with pre-hospital pediatric care
• Recognition and management of respiratory, shock, and cardiac emergencies
• Medication principles including dosing, administration, and error prevention
• Effective communication as a member and leader of a pre-hospital team.

Course Format/Time

• 4-hour course including time for breaks
• Didactic learning and hands-on skills stations

Course Completion Card or Certificate

• Provider candidates who successfully complete the Handtevy Pre-Hospital Pediatric Provider Course will receive a completion certificate (print or e-card), valid for two years
• Provider candidates must actively participate in, practice, and complete all clinical scenarios
• Provider candidates must complete the Handtevy Course post-test with a minimum score of 84%

Pre-Requisites

Course Pre-Requisites

• Provider candidates must have advanced life support certification (ACLS or equivalent) and provide proof of such prior to registration

Course Description

The Handtevy Instructor Course is an 8-hour live lecture and hands-on training designed to certify instructors to teach the Handtevy Pediatric Resuscitation & Readiness Course (PRRC) and/or the Handtevy Newborn Resuscitation & Obstetrics course (NROC) at their agency or institution. Delivered in a conference or classroom environment, this course combines interactive discussion, scenario-based learning, and hands-on skills practice to prepare educators to confidently deliver high-quality pediatric resuscitation training.

The course builds on the foundational tenets of advanced life support education, emphasizing the specific clinical and emotional challenges of pediatric emergency care in the pre-hospital setting. Participants gain instructional proficiency, practical teaching skills, and administrative knowledge to implement the PRRC within their organization.

Delivery Format and Contact Hours

Delivery Format: Live, In-Person Classroom (Conference)
CAPCE Accredited: 8.0 CE Hours

Features

• Highly interactive, instructor-led classroom course featuring realistic pre-hospital scenarios
• Modular design allowing customization for varying experience levels
• Hands-on skills practice reinforcing key pediatric resuscitation techniques
• Field-tested education designed for immediate operational impact
• Comprehensive instructor resources and administrative guidance for course delivery

Course Content

• Principles of pediatric advanced life support tailored to pre-hospital providers
• Systematic pediatric assessment and clinical decision-making
• Recognition and management of respiratory, shock, and cardiac emergencies
• Medication administration, dosing accuracy, and error prevention
• Overcoming emotional barriers in pediatric emergencies
• Effective communication and leadership during pediatric resuscitations
• Administrative responsibilities for conducting the PRRC and managing CEU documentation

Course Format/Time

Length: 8 hours (includes breaks and lunch)
Method: Lecture, discussion, demonstration, and hands-on participation

Course Completion Requirements

To successfully complete the course, instructor candidates must:

• Actively participate in all classroom lectures and skill sessions
• Successfully complete all clinical scenarios and teaching demonstrations
• Achieve a minimum score of 84% on the Handtevy Instructor Post-Test

Upon successful completion, participants receive a Handtevy Instructor Certificate (print or e-card), valid for two years.

Pre-Requisites

Course Pre-Requisites

• Instructor candidates preferably have 5 years of clinical experience and history of one of the following:

  • Must be certified/licensed as an AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA, or MD
  • AHA or NAEMT Course Instructor
  • Field Training Officer
  • Hospital Educator