BLS Instructor Class

The American Heart Association BLS Instructor Course is taught in a blended-learning format. Instructor candidates must complete the BLS Instructor Essentials Online course followed by an Instructor-Led in-class session.

Certification Requirements

Candidates who successfully complete the steps listed below will receive an American Heart Association BLS Instructor certification, valid for two years.

• Step 1: Have a current American Heart Association BLS Provider certification
• Step 2: Complete the BLS Instructor Essentials Online course (included in cost of class)
• Step 3: Obtain the course manuals: BLS Instructor manual or ebook (included in cost of class) and BLS Provider manual or ebook (included in the cost of class).
• Step 4: Complete the in-class session conducted by BLS Training Center Faculty
• Step 5: Align with Any Day CPR Training, LLC Training Site (alignment is automatic for new instructors)
• Step 6: Successfully be monitored teaching a course (within 90 days of attending the in-class session) – Note: You must have equipment including Manikins, AED trainer and course videos to teach a course for the monitor session.

Course Content

• BLS and Heartsaver Instructor Materials
• HeartCode BLS and Blended Learning
• Equipment readiness and decontamination
• How to organize and lead a compliant AHA class
• How to use AHA materials to maximize student retention
• Training Center/Training Site specifics
• How to manage the AHA website
• How to administer written exams and skills testing
• Instructor Renewal process

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a current AHA BLS Provider card (only AHA BLS cert accepted)
• Be proficient in your BLS skills
• Complete the BLS Instructor Essentials Online course (included in the course fee)