American Heart Association BLS Instructor Course

The original has good content but it’s too long, repetitive, and a little difficult to scan. Here’s a much cleaner, sharper, more professional version that reads like a premium instructor program:

American Heart Association BLS Instructor Course

The American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Instructor Course is conducted in two parts:

Part 1 – Online Instructor Essentials (Completed at Home)

Upon registration and payment, participants will require to also purchase additionally and complete the the AHA BLS Instructor Essentials Online Course. The course can be found here : https://shopcpr.heart.org/bls-instructor-essentials-online-core?srsltid=AfmBOooxuqy_ZBtsDlpjE2pQnvJSQ64t8FrPt460KpAVBytlBeG4nT5P

This self-paced online module covers:

• Fundamentals of instruction and adult learning
• AHA course structure and policies
• Instructor responsibilities
• Classroom preparation and course delivery

Participants must complete the online portion prior to attending the classroom session and bring the printed completion certificate to class.

Prerequisite Requirement

All candidates must possess a valid and unexpired American Heart Association BLS Provider certification card prior to enrollment.

Please note:

• Only AHA-issued BLS Provider cards are accepted
• Non-AHA certifications cannot be accepted for AHA Instructor training programs

Proof of certification must be submitted upon registration/payment.

Part 2 – Classroom Instructor Development Session

The in-person Instructor Development Course will be conducted at:

Medserv Healthcare Solutions
South Brunswick, New Jersey

The classroom portion includes:

• AHA and Medserv Training Center policies
• Course administration and documentation
• Equipment setup, cleaning, and maintenance
• CPR science updates and guideline changes
• Skills testing and evaluation methods
• Instructor responsibilities and professionalism
• Written testing and practical evaluation

Teach-Back Requirement

Instructor candidates will be required to complete a “teach-back” presentation by teaching a randomly assigned portion of the BLS course to the class.

Instructor Monitoring Requirement

Following successful completion of the classroom session, candidates must successfully complete an instructor monitoring session by teaching or assisting with a live BLS Provider course.

Candidates may:

• Arrange their own monitoring session, or
• Participate in a Medserv BLS course

Monitoring conducted through Medserv faculty is provided at no additional cost when completed through a Medserv course.

Important Information

Medserv Healthcare Solutions reserves the right to refuse or discontinue instructor candidates who do not meet minimum competency, professionalism, or performance standards.

Course fees are non-refundable for candidates who:

• Fail testing or evaluations
• Do not complete course requirements
• Do not meet instructor qualifications