FAQS ABOUT ERC

INFORMATION FOR ALL USERS

What is a BIC course?
The Basic Instructor Course (BIC) course prepares selected candidates to become ERC-certified instructors in Basic Life Support and AED training. To tr...
Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 9:59 AM
What is EMC?
The Educator Master Class (EMC) prepares experienced Instructor Trainers and Medical Educators in Resuscitation to become ERC Educator Candidates. The ...
Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 9:58 AM
What is a GIC course?
The Generic Instructor Course (GIC) prepares future instructors to teach ERC provider courses, focusing on teaching skills, simulation, teamwork and effect...
Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 9:57 AM
What is an 'EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR DAY'?
FROM 01/11/2020 ONWARDS TO RECERTIFY AS INSTRUCTOR IT IS MANDATORY TO ATTEND AT LEAST EVERY 3 YEARS AN EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR DAY. These education...
Thu, 15 Jul, 2021 at 1:43 PM
CME POINTS
CME points are only awarded for the annual ERC Congress and not directly by the ERC upon completion of a course. To obtain CME points for a course, please c...
Tue, 26 Aug, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Which other organisations does the ERC recognise and which certificates can be converted?
RCUK (Resuscitation Council UK) COURSES  RCUK certificates are equal to ERC certificates AHA (American Heart Association) courses and ALSG (Advanced...
Thu, 31 Jul, 2025 at 1:52 PM
What is included in the course ?
 The teaching element of the courses can include lectures, skill stations, workshops, e-learning tools, closed and open discussions and simulation sessions...
Thu, 31 Jul, 2025 at 2:04 PM