Class Enrollment

AHA- Basic Life Support Instructor
Date/Time:	Call to schedule
Location:	Call to schedule
Class Price:	$400.00

Our Cost INCLUDES the cost of the online Instructors Essentials Pre-Course, and your Required BLS Instructor Manual. The instructor Manual is available as a paper copy or Digital copy.

Target Audience: This specialized course is tailored for individuals eager to become certified instructors in Basic Life Support, extending to healthcare professionals, emergency responders, and anyone passionate about imparting life-saving skills. Ideal candidates include nurses, physicians, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, and others who currently hold a valid AHA BLS Provider card and meet the American Heart Association's (AHA) prerequisites.

Course Overview: The BLS Instructor Certification Course is meticulously designed to prepare participants for teaching the AHA's BLS courses. This comprehensive training not only focuses on the critical life-saving skills of CPR, AED use, and choking relief for all ages but also emphasizes effective teaching methodologies, deep understanding of AHA's CPR and ECC guidelines, and skills for promoting engaging and informative learning environments.

Course Objectives: Successful participants will:

• Master and convey the essential skills and knowledge of BLS, aligning with the latest CPR and ECC guidelines.
• Implement adult learning principles to effectively teach, assess, and offer constructive feedback to students.
• Navigate and utilize AHA instructor materials and resources with confidence.
• Ensure BLS courses are conducted in strict adherence to AHA standards and policies.
• Provide mentorship to fellow BLS instructors in line with AHA requirements.

Core Components:

• Overview of instructor candidate prerequisites and duties.
• Effective teaching strategies and utilization of instructional materials.
• Principles of adult learning and pedagogic methodologies.
• Practice and evaluation in teaching BLS skills.
• Guidance on organizing and administering BLS courses.
• Comprehensive review of AHA instructional guidelines and policies.

Learning Approach:

• Engaging, instructor-led sessions emphasizing interactive discussions and collaborative learning.
• Extensive hands-on teaching practice to hone instructional skills.
• Simulation exercises to explore a variety of teaching scenarios and challenges.
• Direct feedback and mentorship from seasoned AHA BLS Instructors to refine teaching capabilities.

Certification: Participants who meet all course requirements, including a successfully monitored teaching session, will be awarded a BLS Instructor certification, valid for two years. Maintaining this certification necessitates adherence to the AHA's stringent instructor guidelines and ongoing participation in instructor updates.

Prerequisites for Enrollment:

• A current AHA BLS Provider certification showcasing proficiency in BLS skills.
• Submission of an instructor candidate application as mandated by either the AHA or the sponsoring training center.
• Completion/purchase of the BLS Instructor's Essentials online (https://shopcpr.heart.org/bls-instructor-essentials-online) This can also be purchased through us.