Class Enrollment

AHA HeartSaver 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 HeartSaver Instructor Manual. The instructor Manual is available as a paper copy or Digital copy.

Target Audience: This dynamic instructor certification course is specifically designed for individuals interested in teaching CPR and AED use to lay rescuers. It is perfectly suited for those involved in babysitting, lifeguarding, restaurant work, warehouse operations, daycare provision, and anyone interested in acquiring and teaching life-saving skills. This course is tailored for non-healthcare personnel who wish to empower others within their community or workplace with vital emergency response skills.

Course Overview: The HeartSaver® First Aid CPR AED Instructor Certification Course equips participants with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively teach the American Heart Association's (AHA) HeartSaver® First Aid CPR AED courses. Focused on lay rescuers, the curriculum covers essential life-saving techniques such as CPR, AED use, and choking relief for adults, children, and infants, and multiple first aid scenarios. Additionally, this course offers an optional module for those interested in becoming a BloodBorne Pathogens Facilitator, further enhancing their instructor capabilities.

Course Objectives: Upon completion, participants will:

• Be proficient in teaching CPR, AED use, and choking relief techniques to lay rescuers.
• Understand and apply adult learning principles to engage and educate a diverse audience effectively.
• Navigate and utilize AHA teaching materials and resources confidently.
• Organize and conduct HeartSaver® CPR AED courses following AHA guidelines.
• Optionally, instruct on BloodBorne Pathogens, equipping individuals with knowledge and practices to reduce the risk of infection.

Core Components:

• Key principles and responsibilities for HeartSaver® First Aid CPR AED instructor candidates.
• Effective teaching strategies and utilization of AHA instructional materials.
• Adult learning principles tailored to lay rescuer training.
• Hands-on practice in teaching and evaluating CPR AED skills.
• Introduction to BloodBorne Pathogens Facilitator training (optional).
• Adherence to AHA guidelines and instructor policies.

Learning Approach:

• Engaging, instructor-led sessions designed to foster interactive learning and discussion.
• Practical exercises for developing teaching skills, with emphasis on hands-on CPR AED instruction.
• Role-playing and scenario-based learning to simulate real-life emergency situations.
• Direct feedback and mentorship from experienced instructors to ensure teaching proficiency.

Certification: Participants who successfully complete the course, including the optional BloodBorne Pathogens module if selected, will receive a HeartSaver® Instructor certification card, valid for two years. Monitoring is required before the card is issued. This certification enables instructors to teach AHA HeartSaver® courses to lay rescuers, enhancing community and workplace safety.

Prerequisites for Enrollment:

• Interest in teaching First Aid, CPR and AED skills to non-healthcare audiences.
• A current AHA HeartSaver® course completion card is required.
• Completion of the HeartSaver® Instructor Essentials online course, accessible for purchase through the AHA website.

Join the ranks of those dedicated to making life-saving knowledge accessible to everyone. The HeartSaver® Instructor Certification Course for Lay Rescuers from Sierra BLS, LLC is your gateway to becoming a pivotal figure in building a safer community and workplace. Enroll today and start your journey towards becoming a certified instructor, ready to teach essential emergency response skills to lay rescuers across various walks of life.