Class Enrollment

BLS Instructor Course - INITIAL (AHA Guidelines 2025) 

SACRAMENTO

***There is mandatory precourse work that ius required prior to attending the in-person portion of this class***

Audience
The American Heart Association BLS Instructor Course is designed for individuals 18 years or older who want to teach Basic Life Support (BLS) to healthcare providers in both pre-hospital and in-hospital settings. It also prepares instructors to teach Heartsaver® First Aid, CPR, and AED courses to the general public for workplace and regulatory requirements in industries such as construction, childcare, and more.

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Course Content / Modules
This course prepares candidates to effectively plan, teach, and manage AHA BLS courses, including:

• Understanding AHA course curriculum, administration, and management

• Overview of the latest AHA science and guidelines updates

• Navigating the AHA Instructor Network

• Heartsaver® and BLS Instructor materials and required equipment

• Organizing and conducting courses

• Skills testing and written exam procedures

• Instructor renewal requirements

• Training Center policies and procedures

• HeartCode® BLS and blended learning formats

• Hands-Only CPR instruction

• Manikin maintenance, cleaning, and decontamination

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Course Completion Card
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive an AHA BLS Instructor eCard, valid for 2 years.

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Student Course Materials
The following required materials are included:

1. BLS Instructor Essentials Online (Item #20-1420)

2. 2025 AHA BLS Instructor Manual (Item #25-1103)

3. 2025 AHA BLS Provider Manual (Item #25-1102)

4. 2025 AHA BLS DVD Set (Item #25-1105)

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This course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to become an effective AHA Instructor and deliver high-quality lifesaving training in both healthcare and community settings.