BLS INSTRUCTOR
This course is for those desiring to be Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructors thru the American Heart Association. The purpose of this course is not to teach BLS but HOW TO TEACH BLS. This is a ONE DAY to two day course. There are certain things you need for this course. You will need to complete the AHA BLS INSTRUCTOR ESSENTIALS course. The link is below. The cost to the AHA is $41
BLS Instructor Essentials Online | AHA (heart.org)
You will also need the AHA BLS INSTRUCTOR MANUAL 2020 edition. The cost to the AHA is $42.50. The link is below. IT'S BEST TO PURCHASE THE BLS INSTRUCTOR PACKAGE BECAUSE YOU WILL NEED THE COURSE VIDEOS TO TEACH THE CLASSES.
BLS Instructor Manual | AHA (heart.org)
You also need a current AHA BLS PROVIDER CERTIFICATION CARD.
You will also need to complete the BLS Instructor exam
CURRENTLY THE BLS INSTRUCTOR COURSE IS OFFERED BY APPOINTMENT. PLEASE CALL 833-228-5580 TO SCHEDULE A TIME.
You will pay the tuition for the course to American CPR Connection.
Https;//americancprconnection.com
go to the booking page.
Before AHA BLS INSTRUCTOR certification can be issued the student must successfully teach 2 classes teaching at least 2 modules in each class, AND pass the written exam with at least 84%. The modules covered in the class are listed below:
CHAIN OF SURVIVAL ( 6 PARTS)
HIGH QUALITY CPR (ADULT AND INFANT CONSCIOUS RESCUE)
TWO PROVIDER CPR RESUSCITATION
UNCONSCIOUS / DROWNING RESCUE
BVM BAG
AED
RESCUE BREATHING
ADVANCE AIRWAY
CHOKING
OPIOID OVERDOSE
HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEAM ROLES AND DYNAMICS
The AHA BLS INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION CARD IS VALID FOR TWO (2) YEARS.
Once you complete the AHA BLS INSTRUCTOR COURSE, you will be aligned with a national training center,to enable your future purchase of AHA BLS PROVIDER CERTIFICATION CARDS. . During the AHA BLS INSTRUCTOR training, an INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATE form will need to be completed which includes the conditions of maintaining your AHA BLS INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION. Any further questions can be directed to the Training Instructor or by calling 833-228-5580.
ACLS AND PALS INSTRUCTOR
AS WITH THE BLS INSTRUCTOR PROCESS, THE PROCESS TO BECOME AN ACLS INSTRUCTOR IS SIMILAR. YOU WILL NEED A CURRENT ACLS OR PALS PROVIDER CARD AND A CURRENT BLS PROVIDER CARD. YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE AHA INSTRUCTOR ESSENTIALS COURSE FOR THE INSTRUCTOR COURSE YOU ARE TAKING AND YOU WILL NEED THE INSTRUCTOR AND PROVIDER MANUALS. IT IS BEST TO PURCHASE THE INSTRUCTOR PACKAGE WHICH CONTAINS THE COURSE VIDEOS AND MANUAL BECAUSE YOU WILL NEED THE COURSE VIDEOS FOR TEACHING THE CLASS.
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You will receive the Instructor Candidate workbook through email which contains information on instructor processes and important links.
You will pay the course tuition on American CPR Connection.com The links are below.
Americancprconnection.com/booking
This is a one to two-day class.
The modules covered in the class are listed below:
The Science of Resuscitation
High-quality Basic Life Support
High-Performance Teams both in and out of the Hospital
CPR COACH
Systematic Approach
Management of Respiratory emergencies
Management of Shock emergencies
I O ACCESS
Management of Arrhythmia emergencies
Post Cardiac Arrest Care
Coping with Death
Following successful completion of the course you will be aligned with a national training center and be under the training site of American CPR Connection. You can elect to align with another training center following your certification. Any further questions can be answered during the class or you can call 833-228-5580.
Happy Learning!