bls instructor course information

Total Cost to become an AHA BLS Instructor:

1. Online Instructor Essentials $41.50 PLUS

2. Instructor course on campus $300.00 PLUS

3. Equipment to teach classes such as manikins: Varies and the cost is the Instructor candidates. The course videos and Instructor Manual are included in the course tuition.

These steps outline the flow of the Instructor Candidate through the Instructor Course process:

The BLS Instructor Essentials Course is designed for Individuals who work and/or have a background in the Healthcare Setting and wish to instruct the BLS Provider CPR program. This registration is for Tuition Only! The BLS Instructor Candidate Must Purchase their Online BLS Essentials Course and Instructor Materials as outlined below. This is the advanced CPR Instructor offered in both Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. This level instructor is also qualified to teach lay rescuer CPR and First Aid courses such as HeartSaver First Aid CPR AED as outlined below.

BONUS: BLS Instructors will also be instructors for the following agencies who offer reciprocity for AHA instructors for attending HeartSouth's Instructor Course: 

*American Heart Association (This Course)

*American RED CROSS

*American Health and Safety Institute (ASHI)

This will allow you to teach those agencies courses as well as American Heart's Courses.

1. Have a Current BLS Provider Certification
2. Be at least 18 years old
3. Experience working in the Healthcare Environment
4. Be prepared to complete and pass the BLS Skills check-off
5. Be prepared to complete and pass the BLS Instructor Written Exam

**** Those who do not successfully pass the BLS Skills & Written exam will not be allowed to continue and must reschedule for the next BLS Instructor Course. Come to class prepared to do this! 

Instructor Candidate Expense:

Complete the BLS Instructor Essentials 2020 online portion of the instructor training prior to attending the on campus Instructor course ($41.20) and bring the completion certificate with you to class:

https://shopcpr.heart.org/bls-instructor-essentials-online

BLS Instructor Package with Digital Course Video (Provided with Course Fee): 

https://shopcpr.heart.org/bls-instructor-package-digital-video ($148.00) Streaming Video Includes Manual

OR

BLS Instructor Package with DVD Set:

https://shopcpr.heart.org/bls-instructor-package-dvd ($159.60) DVD Includes Manual

OR

BLS Instructor Package with Course Video's on USB Set: 

https://shopcpr.heart.org/bls-instructor-package-with-course-videos-on-usb ($160.00) USB Video Includes Manual

(If you also plan on teaching HeartSaver level courses [Community level CPR/AED and or First Aid] you must also acquire the HeartSaver Instructor Manual along with the appropriate HeartSaver Course DVD or Digital Video before teaching those programs. Not Required to attend BLS Instructor Course. )

Bring with you:

1. Proof of Current BLS Provider Certification

2. BLS Instructor Essentials 2020 Online Course Completion Certificate

3. BLS Instructor Manual in Print or eBook Format

4. Electronic device to access online modules

Following successful completion of the BLS Instructor Essentials Course (both Online and Classroom portions) The candidate also must  be monitored by a Training Center Faculty member, teaching their first course within 6 months of the Instructor Essentials Course completion date. This will complete the applicant instructor process.  

Classroom with equipment (Manikins, AED Trainers, etc.) rental are available daily for standard flat rates at either the Birmingham or Tuscaloosa locations:

1-4 hours $75

4 + hours $125

Contact the Site Coordinator for more information.

* AED Trainer with Adult and Pediatric Pads

* Adult and Infant Manikins (1 Per Group of 3)

* Pocket Mask (1 per student)

* Disposable Mouthpiece (1 per student)

* Bag-Mask Device (adult and Infant)