The Heartsaver® Instructor Essentials Course is an online, self-directed course that teaches information needed to instruct AHA’s Heartsaver® classroom courses and to conduct skills practice and skills testing sessions for Heartsaver® eLearning courses. Upon completion of this course, a certificate of completion is available to print and must be presented at the classroom Heartsaver® Instructor Course.

Who is this course for?

This course must be completed by candidates who wish to become AHA Heartsaver® Instructors.

Prerequisites for Heartsaver® Instructor Essentials

Prior to taking this course, candidates must have a current course completion card in Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED or BLS for Healthcare Providers. Candidates must also have aligned with an AHA BLS Training Center that is accepting new Heartsaver® Instructors.

Next steps for becoming a Heartsaver® Instructor

Following successful completion of the Heartsaver® Instructor Essentials Course, candidates must also:

• Attend the in-person Heartsaver® Instructor Course
• Be monitored by Faculty teaching their first course

Upon successful completion of all steps, candidates receive an Heartsaver® Instructor card, valid for two years.

This course covers:

• Planning and preparation for courses
• Instructing courses
• Conducting written exams, skills practice and skills testing
• Keeping your Heartsaver® Instructor status current
• Includes approximately 30 minutes of general information about instructing AHA courses, followed by Heartsaver® course-specific information
• Course information is available for 12 months following online activation

Course Materials:

Heartsaver® Instructor Essentials Online (90-1431)

The cost of this course includes:

• Instructor course
• Instructor manual
• Course monitoring
• Training center alignment