AHA Basic Life Support (CPR) Instructor Course

Schedule

Sat Apr 04 2026 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Stanford Heights Fire Department - Station 1 | Schenectady, NY

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This course equips individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively educate others in Basic Life Support (CPR)
About this Event

The cost of the course is $275, payable on the day of the course.

There is a non-refundable $50 deposit that will be deducted from the cost of the course



Prerequisite
** Students must bring a current AHA CPR Card to class


The American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Instructor Course is a comprehensive program designed for healthcare professionals and experienced rescuers who wish to become certified instructors, qualified to teach BLS and CPR to others. This course equips individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively educate others on the techniques of life support, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automated external defibrillator (AED) use.


Key components of the AHA BLS CPR Instructor Course include:

  1. Core BLS Skills: The course reinforces and enhances the participant's understanding and proficiency in BLS techniques, including adult and pediatric CPR, AED use, and the management of choking victims.
  2. Instructional Methodology: Participants learn how to effectively teach BLS principles and techniques using AHA-approved materials and methods. This includes classroom instruction, hands-on practice, and using teaching aids.
  3. Course Planning: The course covers how to plan and structure BLS courses, including lesson plans, scheduling, and adapting content to the needs of various audiences.
  4. Assessment and Evaluation: Instructor candidates learn how to evaluate participants' skills during practice and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
  5. AHA Guidelines: The curriculum aligns with the most current AHA guidelines, ensuring that instructors can teach in accordance with the latest evidence-based practices.
  6. Legal and Ethical Considerations: The course touches on legal and ethical considerations related to teaching BLS, including issues of consent and Good Samaritan laws.
  7. Hands-On Teaching: Instructor candidates practice teaching BLS skills, allowing them to refine their instructional abilities.


Upon successful completion of the AHA BLS CPR Instructor Course, individuals become certified AHA BLS Instructors, eligible to teach BLS courses to healthcare providers and lay rescuers.


AHA BLS CPR Instructors are responsible for teaching the fundamentals of BLS, which can have a significant impact on improving survival rates and reducing morbidity during cardiac emergencies. They contribute to building a cadre of individuals trained to provide immediate care and initiate the chain of survival, ultimately saving lives in critical situations.


NEXT STEPS FOR BECOMING AN INSTRUCTOR

Following successful completion of the Instructor Essentials Course, candidates will need to be monitored by Faculty teaching their first course within six(6) months after completing the classroom portion. Upon successful completion of all steps, candidates receive an Instructor card, valid for two years.


Alignment is available through QRS Training, LLC, but it is not a requirement to take the course.




Please contact [email protected] if any questions.


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Stanford Heights Fire Department - Station 1, 2238 Central Avenue, Schenectady, United States

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