BLS Instructor Essentials

Quick start guide:

  1. Ensure you meet the course prerequisites: Active BLS Provider card

  2. Familiarize yourself with the AHA requirements for becoming a BLS Instructor (the QU-TS will affiliate you with the YNHH CEMS Training Center, so no need to reach out to a TC).

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

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

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

  6. Complete your student teaching as an instructor candidate

The BLS Instructor Essentials Course is designed to prepare instructor candidates to teach AHA Instructor-led and blended learning BLS Provider courses. It educates instructor candidates on how to use AHA Instructor teaching materials, ensure that students meet learning objectives, offer student coaching skills, provide an objective skills performance evaluation, and follow AHA Instructor and course policies. The course covers core content and discipline-specific content required to teach AHA courses.

This is a Blended Learning Course meaning there is an online assignment that must be purchased and completed prior to attending the in-person skills session. Read more about those in the directions below. QU EMS members, please check with the TSC as an access code for the online assignment will be provided for you after registration.

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

  • Prerequisites:

    • Students must have a current BLS Provider certification to be eligible for taking BLS Instructor Essentials.

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

  • Course Length:

    • Online assignment: 1.25 hours

    • In-person course: 6 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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