Specific principles and tenets that I pledge to follow and support are:
- to teach only First Aid, CPR and AED curricula that meet national or international standards or guidelines and have been approved, accepted, recognized, or endorsed by appropriate state or federal regulatory authorities or professional/academic accreditation entities.
- to be accurate and conscientious in the presentation of all curricula I use and to follow generally accepted principles of education and training.
- to convey all required information and conduct all necessary practical skills sessions in the time frames determined appropriate and prescribed in the selected curricula.
- to maintain established instructor-to-student and student-to-manikin/equipment ratios during all practical skill sessions.
- to truthfully portray my credentials and personal expertise.
- to devote the necessary time and effort to creating an appropriate learning environment, including preparing necessary printed materials, audio-visual aids and practice material/equipment prior to each class I conduct.
- to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor during each class I teach.
- to be informed of, and comply with, all relevant/applicable state, federal and/or local statutes, regulations, or policies concerning emergency care preparedness and training.
- to encourage students to maintain their knowledge and skills through regular retraining sessions, including emergency care drills, simulations, scenarios, skill practice sessions and required refresher training.
- to promote and encourage integration of on-site emergency medical response plans (including AED programs) with community EMS Systems.
- to issue cards and certificates only to those individuals who have attended and successfully completed all program requirements.
- to maintain and enhance my abilities as an initial emergency care instructor by participating in professional development programs and continuing education opportunities.
- to respect the individual and diverse abilities, backgrounds, and needs of all of my students.
- to adhere to fair and honest business practices and demonstrate personal and professional integrity in all transactions with clients, colleagues, manufacturers, and competitors.
- to the best of my ability, help all individuals develop the reasonable and appropriate knowledge, skills and confidence needed to respond to sudden illness and injury events.
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