Become an American Heart Association (AHA) Instructor! Our training certifies you to teach BLS Provider courses and all Heartsaver programs, including Adult, Child, and Infant CPR/AED, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens. Certification is valid for 2 years. Please be sure to scroll down to learn more about this offering.
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Course Information
Intended Audience: This course is ideal for anyone who wants to become a CPR Instructor or renew their instructor certification. Participants will be certified to teach American Heart Association (AHA) CPR, AED, and First Aid courses. We also provide Training Center alignment and employment opportunities for qualified instructors.
Course Description: Becoming a CPR Instructor is a fun, rewarding, and impactful role. This course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to confidently teach life-saving skills.
All initial instructor candidates must hold a current AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) Provider certification. Don’t have one? No worries, you can add this on at checkout when registering for the instructor course.
During the course, we’ll provide:
• All necessary training materials, including access to required online pre-course work
• Step-by-step instruction on how to teach AHA CPR and ECC courses
• Guidance on how to align with our Training Center
• Tips and resources to help you become a successful, confident instructor
You’ll be certified to teach a variety of AHA classes, and you can use this certification to teach CPR courses through your own organization or join our amazing team of instructors!
📞 Have questions before registering? Reach out, we’re happy to help!
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.
