The Heartsaver Instructor Course prepares participants to become certified instructors capable of teaching the American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver® courses, including First Aid, CPR, and AED. This program equips future instructors with the knowledge, skills, and teaching strategies necessary to deliver life-saving training to the public and workplace responders. Through a combination of self-study, classroom sessions, and practical evaluations, participants learn how to effectively conduct training sessions that meet AHA standards. This course is ideal for individuals passionate about emergency response and public safety education.
Must have a current AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED provider certificate
Must complete the AHA Instructor Essentials Course (online pre-course)
Must be aligned with an AHA Training Center prior to completion
Good communication and presentation skills are highly recommended
Overview of AHA Heartsaver Programs and Instructor Responsibilities
Understanding the AHA’s Core Instructor Curriculum and Guidelines
Instructional Methodology: Adult Learning Principles and Effective Teaching
Managing a Heartsaver Course: Scheduling, Setup, and Delivery
Skills Testing and Remediation Techniques
Use of AHA Training Materials and Equipment
Administrative Requirements and Record Keeping
Monitoring and Maintaining Instructor Credentials
Preparing for Instructor Monitoring and Performance Evaluation
Understand the structure and objectives of AHA Heartsaver training programs
Deliver First Aid, CPR, and AED training in compliance with AHA standards
Demonstrate effective instructional and communication techniques
Conduct skills assessments and provide constructive feedback to learners
Manage course logistics, maintain records, and use AHA eCards and systems
Foster a positive and supportive learning environment for diverse learners
Meet AHA instructor renewal and monitoring requirements
After completing the Heartsaver Instructor Course, participants can:
Teach official AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, CPR in Schools, and Family & Friends CPR courses
Progress to BLS Instructor certification (for healthcare-focused training)
Advance to become a Training Site Faculty or Regional Faculty
Expand to teach other emergency response courses (e.g., ACLS or PALS)
Pursue leadership roles within AHA Training Centers
This course is designed for healthcare workers, safety trainers, teachers, corporate HSE professionals, emergency responders, and anyone passionate about teaching life-saving skills to the public or workplace employees.
No formal teaching background is required. However, participants must have a valid AHA provider certificate and a willingness to teach and engage learners effectively.
The course typically takes 1 full day (6–8 hours), including both theory and hands-on practical components.
The Instructor Essentials pre-course is completed online, followed by an in-person instructor-led classroom session that includes skills practice and evaluations.
Yes. Participants are assessed through:
Completion of the Instructor Essentials Online Course
Practical teaching demonstration and evaluation
Skills competency checks
Final instructor monitoring during a real course (post-course)
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