Question 1

Where can I obtain Training to become an Instructor?

Accepted Answer

We offer training for all disciplines of the American Heart Association through our Training Site. You can also locate a local business that will complete your instructor training and initial course monitoring for you.

Question 2

What does Instructor Training Involve?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 parts to being trained as an American Heart Association Instructor.
1) Complete the Instructor Essentials Online course available through the American Heart Association.*
2) Attend an in-person class at your local training facility to complete the remaining portion of the training.
3) Complete an instructor monitoring for each discipline that you are being credentialed to teach. This is where you teach a class and a Training Center Faculty evaluates you.

*Before you purchase the Instructor Essentials Online, ask the training location if that is included in their cost for Instructor Training. Some locations include that in their pricing, and you wouldn't want to pay more than you need to.

Question 3

Can I become an Instructor by Online learning only?

Accepted Answer

No. As of 8/31/23, the American Heart Association has advised that Step 2 and Step 3 above (the in-person training and instructor monitoring) can no longer be done virtually and MUST be completed in front of an instructor.

Question 4

How much does it cost to become an instructor?

Accepted Answer

Costs vary by Training Center and the discipline you are going to be an instructor for. Some training locations also don't make you purchase your own Instructor Manuals, Course Videos, etc. and provide them to you to use through your training and as you teach your own classes (this saves hundreds of dollars to a new instructor).
For Heartsaver or BLS, you can expect to pay between $200-400 for the Instructor course.
For ACLS, PALS, ACLS EP you can expect to pay between $300-700 for the Instructor course.
*Both of these may or may not include the Instructor Materials in the price, it all depends on the training center.

Question 5

I have additional questions, how can I get them answered?

Accepted Answer

Please feel free to contact us any time. Our normal business hours are from 8am-6pm (CST), but we are available 24/7 via email and you can always leave us a voicemail.
(866) 760-4CPR (4277) or support@cprinstructors.net

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I obtain Training to become an Instructor?

What does Instructor Training Involve?

Can I become an Instructor by Online learning only?

How much does it cost to become an instructor?

I have additional questions, how can I get them answered?