AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEARTSAVER INSTRUCTOR

The Heartsaver Instructor Essentials Course is taught in a blended learning format. AHA Heartsaver Instructor candidates must complete the online portion, followed by the hands-on session conducted by BLS Training Center Faculty. Prior to taking this course, candidates must have a current Heartsaver Provider course completion card.

Heartsaver Instructor Essentials Online is the self-directed, online portion of the Heartsaver Instructor Essentials Blended Learning Course. The course educates instructor candidates on how to adequately use AHA Instructor teaching materials and follow AHA Instructor and course policies. 

Heartsaver Instructor Essentials Classroom Course is the hands-on portion of the Heartsaver Instructor Essentials Blended Learning Course. This in-depth, one day course is conducted by Emergency Care Professionals Training Center Faculty and builds upon the lessons learned in the online course.

Following completion of the online and classroom courses, Instructor Candidates must be monitored teaching their first course.

Upon completion of the online and classroom courses and successful monitoring, Instructors can teach the HeartCode Heartsaver Hands-On Session, and any course within the Heartsaver portfolio.

Comprehensive details outlining the steps to achieve American Heart Association Heartsaver Instructor status can be found here.