American Heart Association (AHA) PALS Instructor Course will prepare qualified healthcare professionals to instruct the AHA PALS Provider Course, PALS Update Course, and PALS HeartCode Skills Session. Instructor Candidates must complete all prerequisites.
Course Length: 9 Hours Classroom / 1 Minimum Course Monitoring
NTC Required Instructor Course Registration Prerequisites
- AHA PALS Provider Card
- Letter of Recommendation
- 2-Years Documented Emergency Medical Experience
AHA Required Instructor Course Prerequisites
AHA Required Course Materials
- 2010 Guidelines PALS Provider Manual
- 2010 Guidelines PALS Instructor Manual
AHA Instructor Maintenance Requirements
- Maintain PALS Provider Status
- Instruct 4 Courses or Skills Sessions Minimum Every 2-Years
- Be Monitored Instructing Successfully
- Attend Instructor and ECC Guideline Updates