AHA Instructor Essentials Heartsaver® (Heartsaver® Instructor)
Date/Time:	Sun 4/26/2026 at 8:00 AM
Location:	Community Responders - Albuquerque
Class Price:	$400.00

**The dates listed are not the in person sessions. This will be scheduled with you and the Training Director upon completion of the online components**

The AHA Heartsaver Instructor Course prepares qualified instructors to teach American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver courses, including CPR/AED and First Aid. This instructor-level program reviews Heartsaver science and skills, emphasizes high-quality CPR and practical first aid response, and focuses on the teaching, coaching, and evaluation skills required to run safe, engaging Heartsaver classes for workplace and community responders.

Who this course is for
This course is designed for individuals who want to become AHA Heartsaver Instructors and are affiliated with an AHA Training Center. This track is ideal for safety professionals, educators, corporate trainers, and responders who will be teaching CPR/AED and First Aid to lay rescuers and workplace teams. A current AHA provider card in the discipline you plan to teach (CPR/AED and/or First Aid) is strongly recommended and may be required based on Training Center policy.

What you’ll learn
You will learn how to teach Heartsaver content using AHA curriculum, demonstrate and coach adult CPR and AED use, teach choking relief and first aid skills, run skills practice and testing stations, evaluate student performance, and manage the course flow required for successful completion. The course includes instructor-level discussion, teaching strategies for lay learners, and guidance on AHA standards, course paperwork, and instructor responsibilities.

Requirements (read carefully)
• Current AHA provider card in the discipline you intend to teach may be required (per Training Center policy)
• Successful completion of the AHA Heartsaver Instructor Essentials (online) is required prior to the in-person session
• Alignment with a Training Center/Site required to teach and issue AHA eCards after you complete the instructor process (We provide this for free)
• Additional steps may apply after class (monitoring/checkout) depending on Training Center requirements

Alignment benefits with our Training Site
When you choose to align with Community Responders, you’re not just “getting aligned”—you’re getting practical support that helps you succeed as an instructor:
• Free alignment (no alignment fee)
• Access to AHA online videos and digital materials
• Guidance on obtaining required instructor materials and updates
• Ongoing mentorship and support for teaching, equipment setup, and course questions
• Reasonable eCard pricing to help you keep your courses affordable and profitable
• A clear path to growth: support with scheduling, course administration, and compliance expectations

Important notes
This is an AHA Instructor course. It does not automatically renew any provider-level certification unless you separately complete the appropriate Provider course. Issuance of an AHA Heartsaver Instructor eCard is contingent upon meeting AHA requirements, Training Center policies, and completing any required monitoring/checkout steps.