The next Instructor Course is scheduled for:
Sept. 22, 2010 9am-6pm
CPR LifeLine Training Center
9320 SW Barbur Blvd Suite 175, Portland OR 97219

Course Description
In July 2006, the American Heart Association introduced their new program for CPR and First Aid Instructor training. Following is a description of the training program and requirements for Instructor certification:

• CPR and First Aid Instruction is now combined into one course, so anyone becoming an AHA Instructor will be certified to teach both CPR and First Aid courses.

• There are 2 levels of Instructor certification available: Heartsaver Instructor and BLS Instructor

Heartsaver Instructor: The Heartsaver Instructor is authorized to teach the Heartsaver "community level" CPR, AED, and First Aid provider courses. Prior to enrolling in the Heartsaver Instructor course, you must have the following: A current (2005 Guidelines) BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR or Heartsaver AED card (all modules), and the Heartsaver First Aid card*.

BLS Instructor: The BLS Instructor is authorized to teach both the Heartsaver "community level" courses and the BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR course. Prior to enrolling in the BLS Instructor course, you must have the following: A current (2005 Guidelines) BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR card, and the Heartsaver First Aid card*.

*The Heartsaver First Aid card requirement is waived if you are an emergency care nurse or physician, an EMT or Paramedic, or a State authorized instructor for the First Responder or EMT program.

• The AHA Instructor Training Course is a 3 part process:

Part 1 - The Core Instructor Course. This part of the course is completed online with the use of a workbook. It takes 6-8 hours and must be completed before attending Part 2. You will receive the Core manual after registering for the Instructor program.

Part 2 - Discipline Specific Training Orientation. This part of the course is completed in an 8 hour classroom session with other Instructor candidates to become familiar with the AHA course options, materials, equipment, outlines, and teaching methodology. You will also demonstrate your ability to correctly and effectively perform CPR and use the AED.

Part 3 - Training Center Affiliation and Monitoring/Mentoring. To complete the Instructor Training program, you must affiliate with an AHA Training Center (TC), meet with the TC coordinator to discuss specific TC administrative policies and procedures, and then be monitored by a TC Faculty member while teaching your first class.

An AHA Instructor card will not be issued until all parts have been successfully completed.

Instructor Course Materials
The following manuals are required for the Instructor course and are included in the Instructor course fee unless otherwise noted. Each Instructor candidate must have his/her own set of books. If you already have any of these books, let us know and you will be given credit:

• Heartsaver Fist Aid with CPR and AED provider Textbook (80-1058)
• AHA Core Instructor Workbook and CD (80-1050)
• Heartsaver Instructor Manual (80-1077)
• 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC (80-1009)

If you are taking the BLS Instructor Program, you will also need:

• BLS for Healthcare Providers Student Manual (80-1010)**
• BLS for Healthcare Providers Instructor Manual (80-1011)**

** Note: These books are not included in the Course Fee and will need to be purchased separately

Course Fees

Parts 1, 2, & 3	$549.00	This includes the 2 year LifeLine TC affiliation fee
Parts 1 & 2 only	$249.00	You will have to affiliate with a TC to complete Part 3
Part 3 only	$350.00	You have completed Part 1 & 2 and are affiliating with the LifeLine TC for a 2 year period. No books are included.
BLS Instructor Books	$50.00	80-1010 & 80-1011

Non-Profits, Schools, and Government Agencies

If you teach exclusively for a non-profit, school, or government agency, you are eligible for a reduced fee if you take all three parts of the instructor course with LifeLine. Contact us for details info@cprlifeline.com

Additional Expenses

Additional materials will be needed prior to teaching your classes, such as manikins, training aids, students workbooks, training videos, etc. Catalogs are available for estimating start-up costs if you are starting a new program.

Class Dates & Times (Part 2)

Date: September 22, 2010 Time: 9:00am-6:00pm

Location: CPR LifeLine Training Center, 9320 SW Barbur Blvd Suite 175, Portland OR 97219

Registration Deadline: By Sept 1, you must contact us to register and we'll email you the registration form info@cprlifeline.com

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ALS and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association