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Become a Certified CPR Instructor

2025 ACLS Instructor Course

The AHA ACLS Instructor Course trains experienced healthcare providers to become certified instructors in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). This instructor-led course covers effective teaching techniques, course administration, and hands-on skill assessment. Certification is valid for two years and meets American Heart Association (AHA) and hospital credentialing requirements.

2025 PALS Instructor Course

The AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor Certification is designed for healthcare professionals who wish to teach PALS courses. It qualifies instructors to educate others in managing pediatric emergencies, including advanced airway management and resuscitation. This certification is offered through a blended learning format and is valid for two years, meeting AHA and hospital credentialing requirements.

2025 BLS Instructor Course

The Basic Life Support - Instructor course is designed for individuals looking to become certified instructors of American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider and Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED courses. Participants will learn how to effectively teach and evaluate students, ensuring they meet AHA standards.

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Earn Income While Making a Difference – Many instructors are compensated per course.

Expand Your Reach – Provide training to workplaces, schools, healthcare professionals, and community groups.

Advance Your Credentials – Opportunities often exist for additional certifications and higher-level instructor roles.

Do I need prior medical experience?

Not necessarily. While healthcare experience can be helpful, many instructor programs are designed to prepare individuals from various professional backgrounds to teach CPR and First Aid effectively.

How long does certification take?

Instructor preparation programs vary, but most combine self-paced online modules with hands-on training sessions and can typically be completed within a few days to a few weeks.

Can I teach part-time?

Yes. Many instructors teach on a flexible schedule that fits their availability.

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Advantages of Becoming an Instructor

Becoming a certified instructor offers many long-term benefits:

🔹 Career Flexibility

Whether you want to teach part-time alongside another job or build a full-time training business, instructor qualifications give you control over your schedule and professional focus. 

🔹 Financial Opportunity

Certified instructors can earn income by leading classes, hosting training sessions for organizations, or partnering with healthcare facilities and community groups. 

🔹 Community Impact

Your instruction helps individuals, workplaces, and families gain the skills and confidence to act in emergencies — potentially saving lives. 

🔹 Professional Development

Instructor training sharpens leadership, communication, and educational skills that are valuable in healthcare, education, business, and safety roles. 

Expanded Teaching & Support Benefits

Many instructor programs offer ongoing support and resources to help you succeed, such as:

  • Discounts on certification cards, curriculum, and training materials — helping you keep costs competitive and improve profit margins. 

  • Access to class management tools and scheduling software — to streamline registrations and recordkeeping. 

  • Marketing visibility or directory listings — boosting your reach to prospective students and clients. 

  • Business-building resources like website templates, checklists, SOPs, and onboarding materials. 

  • Affiliate or referral programs that let you earn commissions on training supplies, AED sales, or curriculum purchases. 

These added tools and support systems make it easier to grow your instruction work into a sustainable business if you choose

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Becoming a CPR instructor is a powerful way to combine leadership, education, and service. Take the next step by enrolling in an accredited Instructor Preparation Program and start making a life-saving impact in your community.

Become a Certified CPR & Emergency Response Instructor

Teaching CPR and emergency response skills is one of the most impactful ways to contribute to your community’s safety. Through an AHA-authorized instructor training program, you’ll gain the knowledge, confidence, and teaching skills to train others — from lay responders to healthcare providers — in lifesaving techniques

What You’ll Learn in an Instructor Training Program

A high-quality instructor training course prepares you to:

  • Teach CPR & AED skills with clarity and confidence.

  • Lead Basic Life Support (BLS) and other emergency response courses.

  • Use structured lesson plans and teaching aids effectively.

  • Deliver hands-on demonstrations and skill evaluations.

  • Adapt instruction for individuals and groups of all experience levels.

  • Understand administrative responsibilities like recordkeeping and reporting. 

The curriculum typically includes both interactive classroom instruction and hands-on practice with experienced educators.

Available Instructor Courses

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