Overview
Thoroughly read the following information for the AHA BLS and Heartsaver Instructor program and the requirements for Instructor certification. If you have any questions after reading this, contact us at info@cprlifeline.com

The Instructor program is designed to prepare instructor candidates to teach AHA instructor-led and blended-learning course formats. The courses educate candidates on how to adequately use instructor teaching materials, how to ensure that students meet learning objectives, learn coaching skills, and how to conduct skills performance evaluations, all while following AHA Instructor and course policies. Included in the Instructor program process are the BLS & Heartsaver Instructor Essentials Courses which are taught in a blended-learning format (online/classroom). As a BLS Instructor, candidates will also be able to teach Heartsaver courses which requires additional course materials.

The AHA Instructor Program is a process that has 4 parts, all 4 parts must be successfully completed to receive Instructor certification.

1) AHA Training Center Alignment (aka affiliation or membership)
Before you register for an AHA Instructor Course, you must get approval to align with an authorized AHA Training Center (TC) in your geographical area. Most instructors align with the TC where they take their Instructor training but it's not required. If you are requesting to align with us, then you must fill out this form (pg1&2) and submit it with your registration form for the Instructor Course. If you are aligning with another TC, you must get a signature of acceptance on this form (pg1) from your TC and submit it with your registration for the Instructor Course. Alignment is not employment, you are contracting with an AHA TC to be your mentor as you complete the Instructor training process along with completing your required monitor for your first class and issue your Instructor certification card. Your TC will also process and maintain your class records, issue certification cards, notifies and updates you when changes are made to the courses or guidelines, notifies you when new products become available, and provides Instructor recertification courses. Some TCs also have equipment rental and supplies for purchase.

2) Choose "BLS" or "Heartsaver" Instructor (note pre-requisites)

BLS Instructor
BLS Instructors are authorized to teach the professional level BLS Provider course as well as the Heartsaver First Aid, CPR/AED, and non-certified Family & Friends courses.
Pre-requisite: you must have a current AHA "BLS Provider" certification. If you do not already have a current certification, you will need to take the class prior to your Instructor course date. If you have a current BLS Provider certification but did not take your class with us and you are aligning with us, we highly recommend that you observe one of our classes (no charge) prior to your Instructor course date or at least prior to your monitored class.

Heartsaver Instructor
Heartsaver Instructors are authorized to teach the community level Heartsaver First Aid, CPR/AED, and non-certified Family & Friends courses.
Pre-requisite: you must have a current AHA "Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED" certification. These classes can be taken separately or as one combined class and adult, child, and infant must be included. If you do not already have a current certification, you will need to take the class prior to your Instructor course date. If you have a current Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED certification but did not take your class with us and you are aligning with us, we highly recommend that you observe one of our classes (no charge) prior to your Instructor course date or at least prior to your monitored class.

3) Online Course for BLS or Heartsaver Essentials & In-person Classroom Course
This part of the Instructor program includes an online course followed by an in-person classroom course. The online portion contains both core content and discipline-specific modules to prepare the instructor candidates for the classroom course. In the classroom, TC Faculty will continue preparing instructor candidates to become AHA Instructors by focusing on in-depth material & administration regarding the BLS & Heartsaver disciplines that candidates will be teaching. The classroom course also includes instructor candidate skills testing, written exams, and allows instructor candidates to successfully use their instructor materials and skills.

4) 1st Class Monitor
This part of the Instructor program is completed by your AHA Training Center who has accepted you for alignment. A TC Faculty will monitor your first solo class to make sure you are prepared to teach independently and have the appropriate training equipment, supplies, & materials. You have 6 months after the classroom course (#3) to pass and complete your monitor.

Classroom Course Dates & Fees
Course fees include the Instructor Essentials online course and required BLS and/or Heartsaver Instructor Manuals.
If you already have these materials email us for a custom quote. Your pre-req class does not have to be completed to register but it must be completed prior to the Instructor course date.

Location: 9320 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland

Class Date: March 2, 2023 Registration Form
Registration Deadline Feb 16

BLS Instructor: $299
(add Heartsaver Manual $65.00)

Heartsaver Instructor: $299

TC Alignment (2 year) & 1st Class Monitor Fee: $550.00
Training Center Alignment and Class Monitoring with CPR LifeLine. We offer reduced rates for 2 or more people from the same organization, email us for quote. Class Monitor must be within 40 miles round trip or excess mileage will be charged at the federal mileage rate. If you are aligning elsewhere, they will have different fees for this. Upon completion of #3 with us, you'll be given paperwork to submit to your TC.

Other expenses to consider...
Course fees do not include other materials like the course videos and student manuals. Additional materials and equipment will be needed prior to teaching your own classes, such as manikins, AED trainers, disposable training supplies, etc. If you are starting a new program and want to estimate your start-up costs, send us an email and request a quote. We offer equipment discounts to our aligned Instructors as well as rental.