Instructor Monitor Tool at a glance
What it is: The Instructor Monitor Tool of the American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Care Program is for Training Faculty (TF) to assess the competencies of instructor candidates and renewing instructors.
Who signs: Enter the TF name, then sign (SIGN) as TF signature and enter the Date. The candidate or instructor enters the Candidate or instructor name, signs (SIGN) as Candidate or instructor signature and enters the Date. The TC Coordinator enters the TC Coordinator name, signs (SIGN) as TC Coordinator signature and enters the Date. SECTION 3: Review of candidate or instructor is to be completed by TC Coordinator.
What to bring and attach to Instructor Monitor Tool
Use it in conjunction with the Instructor/TF Renewal Checklist.
A filled-in Instructor Monitor Tool example: a TF observer reviews a BLS instructor renewal
How to fill out Instructor Monitor Tool, box by box
Section 1: general information
In SECTION 1: General information for the individual and course being observed, enter the Instructor or instructor candidate name, the Instructor ID # and the Instructor card expiration date.
Course reviewed
Under Course reviewed, mark Heartsaver, BLS, ACLS, ACLS EP, PALS, PEARS or ASLS.
Purpose of review
Under Purpose of review, mark Initial application, Instructor renewal or Remediation.
Section 2: Yes, Yes with req., No or Not Observed
Mark Yes for items present or completed if there are no required changes for improvement; Yes with req. (Yes with requirements) for items that were completed but changes are required for full compliance, and fill in the comment box with the required change and rationale; No if the required action was not done or was done incorrectly; Not Observed for items the observer did not witness during monitoring.
Section 2: Course Delivery
SECTION 2: Instructor competencies and indicators are observed by TF in a class setting.
Course Delivery: Presents AHA course content as intended by using AHA course curricula and materials.
2.1 Delivers all core content consistent with AHA published guidelines, Instructor Manual, Lesson Plans, and agenda Mark one of Yes, Yes with req, No or Not observed, and write the Reviewer's comments.
2.2 Uses videos, checklists, equipment, and other tools as directed in the Instructor Manual Mark one of Yes, Yes with req, No or Not observed, and write the Reviewer's comments.
2.3 Allows adequate time for content delivery, skills practice, and debriefing Mark one of Yes, Yes with req, No or Not observed, and write the Reviewer's comments.
2.4 Promotes retention by reinforcing key points Mark one of Yes, Yes with req, No or Not observed, and write the Reviewer's comments.
2.5 Delivers course in a safe and nonthreatening manner Mark one of Yes, Yes with req, No or Not observed, and write the Reviewer's comments.
2.6 Relates course material to audience (prehospital or in-facility) Mark one of Yes, Yes with req, No or Not observed, and write the Reviewer's comments.
2.7 Effectively operates technology used in the course Mark one of Yes, Yes with req, No or Not observed, and write the Reviewer's comments.
2.8 Adapts terminology appropriate to location, audience, and culture Mark one of Yes, Yes with req, No or Not observed, and write the Reviewer's comments.
2.9 Accommodates students who have disabilities and other special needs Mark one of Yes, Yes with req, No or Not observed, and write the Reviewer's comments.
2.10 Provides timely and appropriate feedback to students Mark one of Yes, Yes with req, No or Not observed, and write the Reviewer's comments.
2.11 Uses principles of effective team dynamics during small group activities Mark one of Yes, Yes with req, No or Not observed, and write the Reviewer's comments.
2.12 Facilitates debriefings after scenarios to improve individual and team performance Mark one of Yes, Yes with req, No or Not observed, and write the Reviewer's comments.
Section 2: Testing and Remediation
Testing and Remediation: Measures students' skills and knowledge against performance guidelines and provides remediation when needed to consolidate learning.
2.13 Tests students by using AHA course materials according to instructions in the Instructor Manual Mark one of Yes, Yes with req, No or Not observed, and write the Reviewer's comments.
2.14 Provides feedback to students in a private and confidential manner Mark one of Yes, Yes with req, No or Not observed, and write the Reviewer's comments.
2.15 Provides remediation by directing students to reference material and by providing additional practice opportunities Mark one of Yes, Yes with req, No or Not observed, and write the Reviewer's comments.
2.16 Retests students when indicated Mark one of Yes, Yes with req, No or Not observed, and write the Reviewer's comments.
Section 2: Professionalism
Professionalism: Maintains a high standard of ethics and professionalism when representing the AHA.
2.17 Demonstrates professional behavior in physical presentation and teaching, including enthusiasm, honesty, integrity, commitment, compassion, and respect Mark one of Yes, Yes with req, No or Not observed, and write the Reviewer's comments.
2.18 Follows HIPAA, FERPA, and/or local guidelines maintaining confidentiality Mark one of Yes, Yes with req, No or Not observed, and write the Reviewer's comments.
2.19 Recognizes and appropriately responds to ethical issues encountered in training Mark one of Yes, Yes with req, No or Not observed, and write the Reviewer's comments.
2.20 Maintains student confidentiality when appropriate Mark one of Yes, Yes with req, No or Not observed, and write the Reviewer's comments.
Review completed
Write the Overall comments from TF observer. Under Review completed, Successful has a Comment.
Remediation needed and Unsuccessful each have a Comment.
Section 3: review by the TC Coordinator
I have reviewed the Instructor Monitor Tool with my TC Coordinator, and my instructor status has been reviewed with me.
Write the Overall comments from monitored candidate or instructor.
More rules for Instructor Monitor Tool
The role of the TF observer is to observe only. Debriefing or correcting the instructor during the course should be avoided. If critical components are not being completed, contact the TC Coordinator or Course Director outside the classroom setting immediately.
Sources
[1] Instructor Monitor Tool (Revised: September 2022), American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Care Program (the Official source link on this page).