AHA Instructor Course
Become certified to teach American Heart Association CPR, First Aid, AED, and BLS courses while making a meaningful impact in your community and profession.
Learn How to Teach:

Heartsaver® CPR AED
Heartsaver® First Aid
Heartsaver® Pediatric First Aid CPR AED
BLS for Healthcare Providers
CPR & BLS Skills Sessions
First Aid Skills Sessions
Course Administration & Documentation
Effective Teaching Techniques & Student Evaluation

Why Choose the BLS Instructor Track?
When you earn your BLS Instructor certification, you are qualified to teach both:

BLS for Healthcare Providers
Heartsaver® CPR AED & First Aid Courses

This provides greater flexibility and allows you to serve healthcare professionals, businesses, schools, churches, childcare providers, and community members.
What's Included in Safe Hands CPR Instructor Training:

Hands-on Instructor Training
Instructor Candidate Monitoring
Ongoing Mentorship & Support
Business Development Guidance Available

Important: The AHA Instructor Essentials Online Course is REQUIRED and SOLD SEPARATELY. It is not included in the instructor training price. You may add the matching Instructor Essentials course through Safe Hands CPR for $55, or purchase it directly from the official American Heart Association store.

BLS Instructor Essentials Online & Core
Heartsaver Instructor Essentials Online & Core
Browse AHA Instructor Essentials courses

Choose the Instructor Essentials course that matches your intended instructor pathway. Instructor certification and alignment are subject to American Heart Association requirements. Travel fees for in-person training start at $25 and vary by location.
Promotion: Use code STORE250 for $250 instructor training through October 10, 2026, or INSTRUCTOR355 for $355 instructor training through October 31, 2026. Instructor Essentials is separate from these promotional prices.