First Response Instructor

Emergency Care Instructor Course in Colleyville Texas

The Emergency Care Instructor Course at OCD Divers prepares you to teach CPR, AED, First Aid, and layperson rescue programs using the internationally recognized curriculum from First Response Training International. This non‑diving professional‑level program is designed for individuals who want to teach life‑saving skills to the public, support workplace safety programs, or expand their role within the dive industry. Training follows international standards and is fully ILCOR compliant.

What You’ll Learn

This course follows First Response Training International standards and provides the knowledge and skills needed to teach emergency care programs confidently and effectively:

Instructor methodology: How to teach CPR, AED, and layperson rescue skills using proven instructional techniques.
Course structure and delivery: How to run classes using e‑learning, classroom sessions, and hands‑on practice.
Skill evaluation: How to assess student performance and ensure competency.
Classroom management: Organizing lessons, managing groups, and maintaining safety.
OSHA‑related training options: How to support organizations that require OSHA‑compliant emergency care programs.
International teaching privileges: Instructor certification meets international standards, allowing you to teach across the U.S., Caribbean, and most of the world.
Crossover pathways: How existing instructors can transition into the First Response Training International system easily and efficiently.

Program Overview

This is a non‑diving professional‑level course taught at OCD Divers. Training includes academic development, instructor‑level skill demonstrations, practice teaching sessions, and evaluation. Successful candidates earn certification as an Emergency Care Instructor, allowing them to teach CPR, AED, First Aid, and other layperson rescue programs.

Prerequisites: Minimum age 18. Prior emergency care certification required. Teaching experience recommended but not mandatory.

Minimum age: 18 years old.

Equipment needed: No scuba gear is required. All instructor materials, manikins, and AED trainers are provided.

Where Training Takes Place

This non‑diving instructor‑level program is taught entirely at OCD Divers in Colleyville. Private and small‑group professional development sessions are available.

Required Gear

No personal equipment is required for this course. All CPR manikins, AED trainers, and instructor materials are provided by OCD Divers.

If you are interested in additional teaching or emergency gear, visit our continuing education gear options here: Continuing Education Diver Add On Options

Instructor Trainer Pathway

Experienced instructors may continue on to become Instructor Trainers, allowing them to train and certify new instructors. This pathway is ideal for professionals with extensive teaching backgrounds who want to advance into higher‑level leadership roles.