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American Heart Association CPR or BLS Instructor Course - $400
Date/Time: Fri 3/28/2025 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Florida Training Academy (Acuity CPR)
Class Price: $400.00

AHA CPR and BLS Instructor Course

Become a CPR Instructor

AHA Instructor classes are held at Florida Training Academy in Jacksonville, Florida.

                            
The American Heart Association BLS Instructor Course will allow the participant to teach all American Heart Association BLS and Heartsaver level certification classes. The American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR Instructor Course will allow the participant to teach all American Heart Association Heartsaver level (CPR, AED & First Aid) certification classes. 
 
 
 
YouTube Video: American Heart Association CPR/BLS Teaching Demo
YouTube Video: CPR Instructor Equipment and First Aid Supply List
YouTube Video: How to Become an American Heart Association Instructor
 
 
 
Prerequisites:

-Email a copy of your current American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR or Basic Life Support card to emathis@fltraining.com.

-Complete the online American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR or Basic Life Support Instructor Essentials course and bring the certificate of completion. The online Instructor Essentials course can be purchased directly from our website as an optional item at checkout.  BLS Instructor Candidates should only complete the BLS Instructor Essentials Course. Heartsaver CPR Instructor Candidates should only complete the Heartsaver CPR Instructor Essentials course. Be sure to order the correct online course: either Heartsaver CPR (laypersons) -or- BLS for Healthcare Providers (Medical Professionals). Also, your certificate of completion must be printed out for your instructor. 

 
What to Expect During the Instructor Course:

-Instructor candidates will be given the Heartsaver CPR or BLS Provider Test. A score of 90% or better must be obtained. Additionally, CPR skills proficiency must be demonstrated. Students who do not pass the written or skills test will not be able to continue in the course. Instructor Candidates will also be given an Instructor Exam. A score of 84% or better is required. Please study before coming to the class.

 
 
 
The American Heart Association CPR Instructor Course is a three-part course.
  1. Part one, the AHA Instructor Essentials course is completed online at home or work. You can purchase the online AHA Instructor Essentials course directly from our site - during checkout. The course contains information on planning and preparation for courses, teaching courses, conducting written exams (if applicable), skills practice and skills testing, and keeping your instructor status current. Upon successful completion, a completion certificate is generated and should be printed out for your instructor record. The Instructor Essentials course takes between 2 - 3 hours to complete. 
  2. Part two will be held at Florida Training Academy, with Eunice Mathis, MSN, RN. Part two will cover information such as course organization, policies of both the AHA, card processing, administration of a course, advertising, equipment cleaning, changes in CPR and why they occur, skills testing, a written test, and more. This portion will take approximately 8 hours. Please bring food and drinks.
  3. Part 3 involves being monitored teaching your first class. This can be done during one of Florida Training Academy's many courses or you can be evaluated at your own facility (depending on location.) Additional charges apply for off-site evaluations. This evaluation must be done within 6 months after completion of part 2.
  4. In addition to the steps above, all participants must possess a valid/current American Heart Association CPR or BLS for Healthcare Provider certification card. Once all steps are successfully completed, the participant will become an American Heart Association BLS CPR Instructor and be able to conduct classes on their own.
 
 
Please view the attached links: CPR / BLS Instructor Candidate Agenda, Florida Training Academy Instructor Guidelines, AHA Instructor Application, and BLS Instructor Candidate Workbook. If you are requesting to become an affiliate instructor with Florida Training Academy, affiliation fees of $50 and successful monitoring are required before you will be authorized to order AHA certification cards. Florida Training Academy's affiliate instructors will also need to complete the Florida Training Academy Instructor Application.
 
 
Additional Fees: Annual affiliation fee of $50. This fee is charged to help with the costs of onboarding, mentoring, and the ongoing monitoring of AHA instructors.
 
Card Fees: BLS eCards are $9.50 each. All Heartsaver eCards are $27.50 each.
 
How to order AHA eCards: Send an email to emathis@FLtraining.com indicating the type and quantity of eCards requested and an invoice will be submitted to you. Allow up to 3-5 business days for eCards to be added into your Card Inventory (AHA Instructor Network). Instructors cannot order eCards directly from the manufacturer, as per the AHA Program Administration Manual (PAM). Also, instructors with outstanding affiliation fees will not be permitted to order eCards.
 
 
Florida Training Academy Instructor Course Refund/Cancellation Policy:

No refunds will be given for Instructor level courses. Students may reschedule but a $20 rescheduling fee applies. For more information, please email us at Admin@FLtraining.com or call us at 904-551-0918.

 

 
AHA Disclaimer

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional material for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course material, do not represent income to the Association.
 
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You are required to have the current Heartsaver CPR (layperson) -or- Basic Life Support (healthcare providers) Instructor Manual. If you already own one or have access to one before, during, and after the class, you do not need to purchase one here. Please choose "one" Instructor Manual or Package from the following optional items. Instructor materials will "not" be mailed to local students. Instructor materials can be picked up from our Main office prior to the class date or will be available on the day of class. *Also, purchase the BLS Provider eBook. Instructors must have an Instructor -and- a Provider Manual.* All sales for Instructor Materials are final. PLEASE only select ONE option from below:

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AHA Disclaimer: The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in All AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.

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The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.