Handtevy Instructor Course

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). 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 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:

  • AHA or NAEMT Course Instructor
  • Field Training Officer
  • Hospital Educator