Become an ensa instructor!
Being an ensa instructor means that you plan, organise and independently conduct ensa first aid courses within companies or for the general public.
To be eligible as an ensa instructor, you should have already obtained the ensa first aider certificate, have knowledge about mental illnesses and didactic skills in adult education. Furthermore, if you would like to work to de-stigmatise and prevent mental health problems, we would like to invite you to apply to Pro Mente Sana for the ensa instructor training. During this training, you will be prepared for the didactic and content-related aspects of delivering ensa courses.
Once you have completed the training, you will gain your first experience as a prospective instructor in working in tandem with experienced instructors. Once you are feeling confident and have received positive feedback from the course participants and co-instructors, you can go through a certification process. Upon successful completion, you will become an experienced instructor. This allows you to deliver courses independently.
Before you can deliver ensa first aid courses, you are required to sign an agreement with Pro Mente Sana for the annual licence fee of CHF 200. The agreement stipulates mutual rights and obligations. In the agreement, you consent to use the material exclusively for ensa courses and to present the content in accordance with the instructor training. In addition, part of your duties is to attend annual on-going training for quality management purposes.
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Who can become an ensa instructor?
keyboard_arrow_downTo become an ensa instructor, you need an ensa first aid certificate Focus Adult or Focus Youth, an open attitude towards people with mental illness, and proven experience in adult education. In addition, you should have a connection to mental illness, either professionally or through personal experience. Furthermore, you will need to lead ensa first aid courses on a regular basis and be willing to plan and organize them independently. -
How do I become an ensa instructor?
keyboard_arrow_downIf you have attended the ensa first aid course Focus Adult or Youth and have the necessary prerequisites, you can apply for the ensa instructor training. To do so, submit a short CV and the application form describing why you are suitable for the training. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to clarify your open questions about the ensa training and the ensa teaching profession in a personal online interview. If your application is accepted, you will first participate in the basic training day. This will be followed by the ensa first aid course focus adult or ensa first aid course focus youth. You choose the respective ensa focus according to your personal knowledge and interests. Finally, you will prove your skills in an ensa assessment. As soon as you have passed this assessment, you are a prospective ensa instructor. -
Is there an exam?
keyboard_arrow_downYes, between the ensa first aid course Focus Adult or ensa first aid course Focus Youth and the ensa exam, there is a written exam in open form. The result of the written exam is included in the evaluation of the ensa assessment. The exam consists of a 20-minute presentation of the ensa first aid course Focus Adult or the ensa first aid course Focus Youth in front of a group and two ensa trainers. The ensa trainers assess whether you have the necessary skills to lead an ensa course. -
What if I don't take part in the ensa training at all or not completely due to illness?
keyboard_arrow_downA module is only considered fully attended if at least 90% of the participants are present. Catch-up dates are not provided for. In case of illness, the corresponding module must be made up before the next module can be attended. If a medical certificate is presented and written notice of cancellation is received up to 7 days before the start of the training, the make-up is free of charge. In case of cancellation less than 7 days before the start of the course with a medical certificate, an expense allowance (accommodation and meals at the course location) of CHF 100.00 per course day will be charged. For cancellations for other reasons, the cancellation conditions in the next section apply.