The next BLS/HS Instructor Course is scheduled for:
Friday, March 16, 2012
8:30am - 6:00pm
CPR LifeLine Training Center
9320 SW Barbur Blvd Suite 175, Portland OR 97219

Course Description
Following is a description of the training program and requirements for AHA Instructor certification:

• CPR and First Aid Instructor certification is 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 (community level) is authorized to teach the Heartsaver CPR/AED, First Aid and non-certified Family & Friends courses.

BLS Instructor: The BLS Instructor is authorized to teach the BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR/AED, Heartsaver CPR/AED, First Aid, and Family & Friends courses.

Prior to attending the AHA Instructor course, you must complete the following basic provider courses and have a current basic provider certification card.*

Pre-reqs for Heartsaver Instructor: AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED (with Adult, Child & Infant CPR) and Heartsaver First Aid. Note: These classes can be taken separately or as a combined First Aid/CPR/AED class.

Pre-reqs for BLS Instructor: AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR/AED and Heartsaver First Aid.

*The basic provider certification courses must have been completed after 4/1/11 and the certification card(s) issued were based on 2010 guidelines. All Instructor candidates must sit-in and observe a basic provider class offered through the CPR LifeLine Training Center prior to attending the Instructor Course (unless you took your basic provider class at LifeLine after 4/1/2011).

• The AHA Instructor Course is a 3 part process, an AHA Instructor card will not be issued until all parts have been successfully completed:

Part 1 - Core Instructor Course A self-study course completed online or with a CD that comes with the workbook. It takes 6-8 hours and must be completed before attending Part 2. You will receive the Core Instructor Workbook with completion instructions after registering for the Instructor Course.

Part 2 - Classroom Instruction, Discipline Specific This part of the course is completed in an 8-hour classroom session with other Instructor candidates. You will be presented with the various AHA course options & outlines and the materials, equipment, & books required for each course. You must demonstrate your ability to correctly and effectively provide First Aid, perform CPR, use an AED, and you must pass a written exam.

Part 3 - Mentoring/Monitoring and Training Center Affiliation To complete the Instructor Training program you must affiliate with a Training Center (TC), meet with the Training Center Coordinator who will explain the TC policies and procedures, and be monitored teaching your first class by a faculty member. If you are interested in affiliating with CPR LifeLine, please contact us to request an Affiliation Packet info@cprlifeline.com

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.

AHA Core Instructor Workbook with CD (80-1050)
Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED Provider Text (90-1026) 2011 edition
Heartsaver Instructor Manual (90-1029) 2011 edition
BLS for Healthcare Provider Student Manual (90-1038) 2011 edition (BLS Instructor only)
BLS for Healthcare Provider Instructor Manual (90-1036) 2011 edition (BLS Instructor only)

Course Fees

BLS Instructor Course only	$299	Includes all instructor manuals & textbooks
Heartsaver Instructor Course only	$269	Includes all instructor manuals & textbooks
BLS Inst Course w/ Affiliation	$599	Includes all instructor manuals, textbooks, and 2yr TC Affiliation
Heartsaver Inst Course w/ Affiliation	$569	Includes all instructor manuals, textbooks, and 2yr TC Affiliation

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, student workbooks, training videos, etc. Complete Training Packages are available from LifeLine or you can purchase items directly from one of the AHA vendors. If you are starting a new program and want to estimate your start-up costs, you can request a Training Package price sheet and/or Rental price sheet. info@cprlifeline.com

2012 Class Dates for Part 2 of the AHA Instructor Course

March 16, May 19, August 8, November 2 (additional classes will be scheduled if needed)

Time: 8:30am - 6:00pm

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

Registration Deadline: 3 weeks prior to each class date, contact us to receive 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.