Become an Instructor
Would you enjoy teaching CPR and First Aid? Are you outgoing and professional?
If yes… then consider becoming an American Heart Association Instructor!
CPR for Life, LLC and AHA basic information:
1. Attend our BLS class or Heartsaver CPR AED class (for HS level instructor).
2. RNs, LVNs, EMTs and Paramedics do not need an AHA First Aid card.
3. Align with a Training Center and complete an Instructor Candidate Application.
4. Purchase the instructor course materials. (includes the online instructor essentials prerequisite)
5. Successfully complete the 6 hour instructor course.
6. Demonstrate teaching skills during a virtual provider course monitoring
7. Receive your instructor card.
Other information/recommendations:
- Not all Training Centers accept new instructors.
- You may only align with a Training Center – not a training site.
- Your Training Center should be geographically desirable (if possible, not more than 2 hours from you)
- Your relationship with a Training Center should be positive and supportive.
- We recommend speaking with at least 2 TCs
before deciding which is best for you. - Request information be sent to you in writing.
- Most Training Centers require you to maintain Professional Liability insurance.
- Each Training Center has its own policies, procedures and requirements.
- Not all Training Centers provide individualized support to their instructors.
- Ask questions regarding Training Center specific fees. ie. cards, affiliation etc…
- If you are a current AHA instructor and would like information about aligning with our Training Center, please call the office.
Instructor classes are completed virtually and can be scheduled at your convenience.
We offer special group pricing and/or discounts for 2 or more people per organization.
Total fees (classes, materials, affiliation) range from $750.00 – $1000.00.
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