BLS Instructor Course

How to become an AHA Instructor 

Step 1:  Registration, Interview, Prerequisites & Order Instructor Materials 

1. Register for the course online or by contacting the training center 

1. Applicant interview will be set up with the training center via webcast or in-person 

1. Applicant must meet Instructor Prerequisites:  

• Candidates must be 21 years of age 
• Have a current American Heart Association BLS Certification 
• Be Knowledgeable & Proficient in skills 

1. Once the applicant has been accepted by the training center and meets prerequisite’s they will need to complete the following: 

1. Purchase & Complete the Instructor Essentials course online at elearning.heart.org prior to attending the Instructor Course and brings a copy of completion certificate with them. 

1. Purchase the Instructor teaching materials online at Worldpoint.com and bring with you to the Instructor course. https://www.worldpoint.com/training-centers/khst  

Step 2:  Instructor Essentials Classroom Course 

        Please bring the following Required Class Materials to the course: 

• Laptop/Tablet 

• Instructor Essentials Completion Certificate  
• Instructor Teaching Materials  
• Copy of Current AHA Certification 

Step 3: Instructor Monitoring  

After the Instructor Essentials Classroom Course has been completed, applicants have 30 days to arrange their own course to be monitored by the training center. 

Step 4: Certified AHA Instructor 

If the Instructor monitoring was successful, you may begin instructing your own courses and issue certification cards. Instructors must renew their certification every 2 years.