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The AHA requires Instructors to be aligned with an AHA Training Center/Site for training, records maintenance, program oversight, support, and student card certification source.
Pre-requisite: Instructor candidate must hold a current BLS Provider certification card and demonstrate the ability to teach the programs offered by the AHA.
Process to become an AHA Instructor:
- Register for our next scheduled Instructor course. Once payment is received, we will confirm your registration via email and give you course details.
- Complete necessary paperwork and return to Health Coaching Now, LLC in a timely manner.
- Order your AHA BLS Provider Instructor materials if you do not already own or have access to them. Students can visit our CPR Store.
- Submit copy of current BLS Provider certification card. Copy must show front and back of card on one page if not an eCard.
- Complete AHA Instructor Essentials Online Course and submit certificate of completion.
- Read Instructor Manual, watch course DVD(s), and be familiar with the AHA Program Administration Manual (PAM) prior to Instructor course.
- Attend Instructor classroom course.
Once you become an Instructor, you will have access to the most current emergency cardiovascular care science, course updates, training resources and tools through the online AHA Instructor Network. Instructors agree to maintain the most up-to-date manikins, AED trainers, and other equipment required to facilitate excellence-driven classroom experiences for all participants.
