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BLS Instructor(s) Program
For the last and final STEP of this process, you will need to meet with an authorized Instructor for your skills demo, in order for you to receive your official certification card.

As an authorized Training Center, we offer the BLS Instructors course on a monthly basis and we are always welcoming NEW Instructor Candidates!

Please scroll down in order to read all of the details involved with becoming an Instructor.

There are many components involved with becoming an "authorized" and "certified" AHA ECC Instructor!

Becoming an Instructor

Overview

  • Pre-qualifications and Prerequisites
  • Course Fees
  • Attend ORIENTATION course (presented by US Training Council).
  • DRESS CODE
  • Training Equipment

AHA Instructor Program Components:

  • You Must attend our ORIENTATION course (presented by US Training Council).
  • You Must complete 2010 Updates (Continuing Education Credit / Continuing Medical Education Accreditation)
  • You Must complete Core Instructor Course (Continuing Education Credit / Continuing Medical Education Accreditation)
  • You Must be mentored (observered) by a member of Training Center Management

Once a candidate has completed all of these requirements listed above and below, then he/she becomes an official certified and authorized American Heart Instructor for the time period of two (2) years.  At this point in time if the Instructor chooses to renew, then he/she will be required to attend a RENEWAL course in person.

STEP 1

Pre-qualifications for Instructor Candidate

  • You MUST be motivated to teach
  • You MUST be motivated to facilitate learning
  • You MUST be motivated to ensure that students acquire the skills necessary for successful course completion
  • You MUST be educated and knowledgeable about all the latest Guidelines
  • Any prior medical background (RN, LPN, MA, CNA, EMT or First Responder) experience is very helpful, and views student assessment as a way to improve individual knowledge and skills.

Prerequisites

You must already be trained and certified in every AHA course that you desire to Teach!

Example:

Listing of every level of training / discipline offered:

  • Heartsaver CPR
  • Heartsaver AED
  • Heartsaver First Aid
  • Heartsaver Family & Friends First Aid
  • Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid
  • Heartsaver CPR in Schools
  • Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers

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  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resusitation Program (NRP)

STEP 2

COURSE FEE

  • NEW Instructors FEE: $195.00 - per person
  • RENEWING Instructors FEE: $160.00 - per person
  • Instructors status is only valid for two (2) years!!

NOTE: We have recently enforced a NEW Policy; which is if you are paying for this course on your own, meaning that your employer isn't cover it for you, then according to our new policy, we require a pre-payment of at least $100.00 that is non-refundable.  


STEP 3

Orientation Course:

  • You will need to register, by signing a course roster
  • You will receive a packet, containing master copies of handouts!
  • You will receive a "core instructor course manual / CDROM"!
  • During the course, we will have you register with the AHA Instructors Network!
  • All participants will be required to fill out Instructors Candidate Application form.
  • We are now having ALL Instructors sign a "two (2) year written agreement & non - clause / non- disclosure form" !
  • We present the most current Instructors training videos!
  • We do take about a 45 minute lunch break.
  • We present the most current Videos that you will teach with!
  • Every participant will be required to give a 2 - 5 minute presentation on CPR or First Aid, in front of the group.
  • We have every participant pair off in groups of 2 or 3 for remeditation, which we will explain what involved when you attend the course.
  • Finally, after 4 - 6 hours have passed, we answer any final questions and then dismiss.

*PLEASE contact our Training Center Management for more information or to register for our next upcoming course.

STEP 4

DRESS CODE

American Heart Association and US Training Council have a "DRESS CODE" of conduct!  As you will become an authorized representative for both the AHA and our Training Center, when you conduct ECC courses, wearing professional attire is an absolute MUST!

However, if you work in the Hospital, Clinic or Dental Office setting and you are dealing with your own internal staff, then wearing "Scrubs" is acceptable when conducting courses.

STEP 5

TRAINING EQUIPMENT / INVESTMENT

According to the American Heart Association, in order for you to conduct any courses, you must have the current VIDEOS & Manikins! 

If you don't already have the current VIDEOS or access to Manikins, then you will need to place an order for them.

Pricing Addendum:

BLS for Healthcare Providers Equipement (.pdf)

BLS Heartsaver CPR & First Aid Equipment (.pdf)

*As a Training Center, we aren't in a position to offer any financing options for training equipment.  Sorry.

*As a Training Center, and distributor, through our sources we can help you find the best deals.

Due to the economy, if purchasing training equipment isn't within your budget:

*As a Training Center, we are willing to allow you to use our Training Facility, Videos and Manikins; however we will charge a fee, if you choose to utilize our faclity and equipment.

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