This course will enable a person to teach all of The AHA BLS and HeartSaver CPR and First Aid courses. If you are taking it to become a Heartsaver only instructor, you will only be able to teach heartsaver classes.
This course requires you to come back the following day to be monitored teaching a CPR class.
Precourse Requirements
You should prepare for the course by doing the following:
1. Instructor Candidates will be required to pick-up course materials prior to the start of course. All materials are available at IREMSC.
2. The Instructor Candidate takes the “Heartcode BLS” self-directed online course on AHA's website at https://elearning.heart.org/. Certificate must be given to the training center prior to start of the course.
3. The Instructor Candidate takes the self-directed online “Instructor Essentials” portion in his or her chosen discipline. Certificate must be given to the training center prior to start of the course. (BLS if teaching BLS or Heartsaver Courses)
4. Ensure that your BLS skills and knowledge are current for the resuscitation scenarios. You will be tested on adult high-quality BLS skills at the beginning of the Instructor Course.
5. In order to be eligible to participate in this program, you must have a valid “AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider” card. You must provide a copy of your current card to the training center prior to the start of the course.
6. The Instructor Candidate takes the hands-on session conducted by training center faculty.