Course Overview
The BLS Instructor course prepares experienced BLS providers to teach AHA BLS Provider courses. It combines AHA Instructor Essentials methodology with BLS-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)
BLS Instructor Manual (eBook)
BLS Instructor Package
Monitored teach-back practicum
Instructor candidate evaluation
Official AHA BLS Instructor eCard upon successful monitoring
What You Will Learn
Adult learning principles and AHA instructional methodology
Facilitating skills practice and hands-on coaching
Running and evaluating CPR/AED skills check-offs
Grading skills stations and online exams
Managing a training center course roster
Instructor candidate monitoring requirements
Who Should Attend
This course is for current BLS Providers who want to teach CPR to others, whether in healthcare, education, EMS, or a corporate safety program.
Current BLS Providers in Good Standing
Nurse & Clinical Educators
EMS Training Officers
Corporate Safety Officers
School Health Staff
Internal Training Program Leads
What to Bring
A valid photo ID
Current, unexpired BLS Provider card
Completed AHA Instructor Essentials (or enroll same day, if offered)
Comfortable clothing for hands-on stations
Your registration confirmation email
Need your BLS Provider card first?
The BLS Initial Class is the prerequisite for this instructor course.
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We also offer ACLS Instructor and PALS Instructor certification.
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