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Instructor Certification Classes
AHA Instructor
There are several steps in becoming an American Heart Association (AHA) Instructor. This section outlines the process of becoming an instructor.
To become an instructor:
- You must have a valid and current American Heart Association Provider certification for the discipline you plan to teach. Red Cross or other is not accepted!
- Purchase and Complete the online AHA Instructor Essentials course for the discipline you plan to teach. Course materials are not included in the price of the course.
- Purchase the AHA Instructor and Student manuals for the class you want to teach. Course materials are not included in the price of the course.
- Attend the online webinar, “Intro to AHA Instructor” . Info will be sent to you once you send your request.
- Attend and pass a Discipline Specific Instructor Course
- HeartSaver - contains CPR, AED and First Aid. Intended for non-medical working professionals.
- BLS - is for healthcare professionals and emergency responders. You can also teach Heartsaver CPR, AED, First AId classes as a BLS Instructor.
If interested, please fill out the specific registration forms below. For BLS, scroll past Heartsaver to fill out the BLS Instructor request form.
Heartsaver Instructor
The Heartsaver Instructor course is for those who have a current Heartsaver CPR ARD and First Aid certification and who are seeking to teach CPR in the community. Heartsaver CPR can be taught to non-medical personnel in child-care centers, for personal trainers, sea captains, and general public.
Cost is $250 (does not include Instructor Essentials course, Student and Instructor manuals)
If interested, please complete the contact form below.
BLS Instructor for Healthcare Providers Course
This class is for those who have a current BLS Provider Certification and want to teach within their place of employment. If you plan to teach at your organization, this class is for you. You must be able to teach a minimum of 2 classes a year with a minimum of 3 students in each class.
Cost is $250 (does not include Instructor Essentials course, Student and Instructor manuals)
If interested, please complete the contact form below.