Course Overview
The ACLS Instructor course prepares experienced ACLS providers to teach AHA ACLS Provider courses. It combines AHA Instructor Essentials methodology with ACLS-specific teaching practice, including monitored teach-backs and a formal instructor candidate evaluation before your instructor eCard is issued.
What's Included
AHA Instructor Essentials materials (if not already completed)
ACLS Instructor Manual (eBook)
ACLS Instructor Package
Monitored teach-back practicum
Instructor candidate evaluation
Official AHA ACLS Instructor eCard upon successful monitoring
What You Will Learn
Adult learning principles and AHA instructional methodology
Facilitating case-based discussion and debriefing
Running and evaluating MegaCode scenarios
Grading skills stations and online exams
Managing a training center course roster
Instructor candidate monitoring requirements
Who Should Attend
This course is for current ACLS Providers who want to teach others, build an internal training program, or support a resuscitation committee.
Current ACLS Providers in Good Standing
Nurse & Clinical Educators
EMS Training Officers
Resuscitation Committee Members
Simulation Lab Staff
Internal Training Program Leads
What to Bring
A valid photo ID
Current, unexpired ACLS Provider card
Completed AHA Instructor Essentials (or enroll same day, if offered)
Comfortable clothing for hands-on stations
Your registration confirmation email
Need your ACLS Provider card first?
The ACLS Initial Class is the prerequisite for this instructor course.
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We also offer BLS Instructor and PALS Instructor certification.
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