Become a BLS & CPR Instructor .

Detailed Description: Becoming a CPR & BLS Instructor

Becoming a CPR & BLS Instructor allows you to teach life-saving skills to healthcare providers, workplace employees, school staff, and the general public. As an instructor, you’ll be certified to teach a variety of American Heart Association (AHA) courses, empowering others to respond confidently in emergencies.

Classes You Can Teach as a CPR & BLS Instructor:

• BLS for Healthcare Providers – For nurses, doctors, EMTs, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Heartsaver CPR AED – For non-healthcare individuals such as teachers, coaches, and workplace staff.
• Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED – Covers first aid plus CPR/AED for all ages.
• Pediatric First Aid CPR AED – For childcare providers, daycare workers, and babysitters.
• Family & Friends CPR – A non-certification course for community members.

Instructor Role & Benefits:

• Lead hands-on classes and skills practice sessions.
• Certify students who successfully complete training.
• Offer both in-person and blended learning (online + skills session) courses.
• Flexible schedule—you can teach part-time or full-time.
• Opportunities to start your own training business or partner with organizations.

Requirements to Become a CPR & BLS Instructor:

1. Current AHA BLS Provider Certification (must be valid at time of instructor course).
2. Completion of the AHA BLS Instructor Course through an authorized AHA Training Center.
3. Alignment with an AHA Training Center to receive your instructor ID and support.
4. Instructor Candidate Application (varies by Training Center).
5. Successful Monitoring – Teach your first class while being evaluated by a Training Center Faculty member.

Ideal Candidates:

• Healthcare professionals, safety trainers, educators, and anyone passionate about teaching life-saving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to following AHA guidelines and teaching standards.

Once certified, you’ll have the tools and credentials to teach CPR and BLS courses to individuals, groups, and organizations, making a direct impact on community health and safety.

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