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How to Become a BLS Instructor
Updated: 9 hours ago
Are you passionate about CPR and helping others learn lifesaving skills? Becoming an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Instructor can be a rewarding way to share your knowledge and help prepare others to respond during emergencies.
BLS Instructor Requirements
To become a BLS Instructor, you generally need to:
Be at least 18 years old
Have an active AHA BLS Provider card
Connect with an AHA Training Center
Complete the required BLS Instructor training and instructor requirements
How to Become a BLS Instructor
1. Have an active BLS certification
Before taking the instructor course, you must have an active AHA BLS Provider certification.
2. Find an AHA Training Center
Contact an AHA Training Center to confirm that you can begin the instructor process and learn about its requirements.
3. Complete the BLS Instructor Course
The AHA BLS Instructor Course prepares you to teach BLS and other applicable AHA CPR courses. At CPR Certification Solutions, the instructor process includes online instructor preparation, live classroom training, course observation, and supervised teaching.
4. Complete your supervised teaching
After completing the required training, candidates teach a BLS Provider course under appropriate AHA Faculty supervision before becoming an official instructor.
Why Become a BLS Instructor?
Becoming a BLS Instructor allows you to teach lifesaving skills, help prepare healthcare professionals, and potentially build a flexible teaching opportunity. CPR Certification Solutions offers AHA BLS Instructor training with options to apply for full- or part-time teaching.
Ready to Become a BLS Instructor?
If you are 18 or older and have an active AHA BLS Provider card, you may be ready to take the next step.
Learn more about the AHA BLS Instructor Course, including current pricing, course details, and available options:
Start your journey from learning CPR to teaching CPR—and help more people become prepared to save a life.
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