AHA Instructor Essentials PALS (PALS Instructor)
Date/Time:	Sat 4/18/2026 at 8:00 AM
Location:	Community Responders - Sacramento
Class Price:	$550.00

**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 PALS Instructor Course prepares qualified healthcare providers to teach American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) courses. This instructor-level program reviews PALS science and protocols, emphasizes high-quality pediatric resuscitation and effective team-based response, and focuses on the teaching, coaching, and evaluation skills required to run compliant, high-performing PALS classes.

Who this course is for
This course is designed for clinicians who want to become AHA PALS Instructors and are affiliated with an AHA Training Center. You should already have a current AHA PALS Provider card and strong familiarity with pediatric assessment, PALS algorithms, rhythms, airway/ventilation management, and team-based megacode performance.

What you’ll learn
You will learn how to teach PALS content using AHA curriculum, facilitate scenario-based learning, coach teams through pediatric megacodes, evaluate student performance, and manage the course flow required for successful completion. The course includes instructor-level discussion, teaching and debriefing strategies, and guidance on AHA standards, course paperwork, and instructor responsibilities.

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