AHA BLS Instructor Course
Become a certified American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor and gain the knowledge and teaching skills needed to deliver AHA BLS and Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED courses in both classroom and blended learning formats.
This comprehensive AHA BLS Instructor Course prepares healthcare professionals and qualified candidates to teach life-saving CPR and emergency cardiovascular care skills with confidence. After successfully completing all course requirements—including a monitored teaching evaluation within six months—you will receive your AHA BLS Instructor eCard, which is valid for two years.
Whether you're looking to become a CPR instructor, expand your healthcare credentials, or teach AHA-certified courses, this program provides the training and certification needed to begin instructing Basic Life Support and Heartsaver classes.
Course Length: 6.5 Hours (Includes Lunch and Breaks)
AHA BLS Instructor Course Prerequisites
AHA BLS Instructor Course Materials
- 2025 Guidelines BLS Instructor Manual
- 2025 Guidelines Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Instructor Manual
AHA BLS Instructor Renewal Requirements (Every 2-years)
- Maintain BLS Provider Status
- Instruct Four Classes or Blended Learning Courses
- Instructor Course Monitoring
- Attend Instructor Update Course (As Required)
