BLS/CPR Instructor Training
BLS/CPR Instructor Training refers to a course that prepares qualified individuals to become certified instructors in Basic Life Support (BLS)—a set of life-saving techniques including CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), AED (automated external defibrillator) use, and care for choking got adults, children and infants.
NO Degree required.
BLS Instructor Training covers:
How to teach BLS/CPR courses (both for healthcare professionals and the general public)
Adult learning principles and effective communication
How to evaluate students’ skills and provide feedback
How to use AHA course materials
Administrative tasks, like managing course rosters and issuing course completion cards
To qualify for BLS Instructor Training:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Have a non-expired BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) (If do not have can be provided at a discounted price of $32.50)
Complete a Instructor Candidate Application ( before enrolling in BLS Instructor Essentials Course)
Must have completed BLS Provider training and the online portion of BLS Instructor Essentials prior to class
What's Included:
- BLS Instructor Essentials Course (online portion) - complete Instructor Candidate Application prior to enrolling
- Alignment with a training center
- Observation session
After Certification:
Once certified, a BLS/CPR Instructor can:
Teach BLS Provider and Heartsaver CPR/AED courses
Certify others in BLS (with oversight from a Training Center)
Renew their own instructor status every 2 years (typically)
