**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 BLS Instructor Course prepares qualified healthcare providers to teach American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) courses. This instructor-level program reviews BLS science and protocols, emphasizes high-quality CPR and effective team dynamics, and focuses on the teaching, coaching, and evaluation skills required to run engaging, compliant BLS classes.

Who this course is for
This course is designed for clinicians and professional rescuers who want to become AHA BLS Instructors and are affiliated with an AHA Training Center. You should already have a current AHA BLS Provider card and be comfortable performing adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, and choking relief.

What you’ll learn
You will learn how to teach BLS content using AHA curriculum, demonstrate and coach high-quality CPR, run skills practice and testing stations, evaluate student performance, and manage the course flow required for successful completion. The course includes instructor-level discussion, practical teaching strategies, and guidance on AHA standards, course paperwork, and instructor responsibilities.

Requirements (read carefully)
• Current AHA BLS Provider card required
• Successful completion of the AHA BLS 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 renew your BLS Provider card unless you separately complete a BLS Provider course. Issuance of an AHA BLS Instructor eCard is contingent upon meeting AHA requirements, Training Center policies, and completing any required monitoring/checkout steps.