BLS Instructor Essentials

Quick start guide:

  1. Ensure you meet the course prerequisites:

    - 18+ years old

    - Have a current AHA BLS Provider course completion card

    - Be proficient in the skills of BLS

  2. Register for an upcoming BLS Instructor Essentials course by clicking the blue button below

  3. Complete the online assignment prior to your in-person course date (an individual access code will be provided after registration).

  4. Attend and participate in the full BLS Instructor Essentials course

  5. Complete your student teaching as an instructor candidate

  6. Affiliate with an AHA Training Center/Site and maintain your certification

The BLS Instructor Essentials Course is an intensive course for instructor candidates who have already successfully completed the BLS Provider Course. The role and scope of practice of healthcare providers can vary greatly, so there are no profession-specific guidelines for becoming an AHA Instructor in a specific discipline. Instructor candidates should exemplify integrity, demonstrate strong ethics, communicate clearly, and model a dedication to quality of training.

The Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Essentials Course is designed for those who want to teach both BLS and Heartsaver® courses.

This is a Blended Learning Course. An online assignment must be completed prior to attending the in-person skills session. That can be found on the AHA’s website here: https://elearning.heart.org/course/801

Course Information:

  • Course Audience: Healthcare Professionals/Students (This course is only offered for QU students/staff/faculty)

  • Prerequisites:

    • Students must be 18+, have a current AHA BLS Provider certification, and be proficient in the skill of BLS.

  • Course Delivery: Blended Learning (Online & In-person)

  • Course Length:

    • Online assignment: 1.25 hours

    • In-person course: 7 hours

  • Course Price: $100 Total

    • Cost covers online assignment access code, QU-TS Instructor polo, in-person course fee, & IC materials

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