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Basic Life Support Instructor Training
Date/Time:	Sat 3/28/2026 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location:	Panhandle CPR 97 Oak Ave Panama City, FL 32404
Class Price:	$250.00

🫀 AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Course

The American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Course prepares qualified candidates to teach the AHA’s BLS Provider and BLS Renewal courses to healthcare professionals and other personnel. This course is ideal for experienced BLS providers who are passionate about teaching lifesaving skills and wish to train others in high-quality CPR and AED use.

During the course, participants will learn how to plan, organize, and conduct AHA courses following AHA guidelines and administrative requirements. The program combines online learning, classroom instruction, and hands-on practice to ensure instructors are confident and competent in both the science and delivery of AHA training.

Course Components:

• Step 1: Completion of the AHA BLS Instructor Essentials Online Course (required prior to attending)

• Step 2: In-person instructor training led by AHA Training Center Faculty, focusing on:

  • Teaching methodology and effective communication

  • Skills testing and remediation techniques

  • Course administration and AHA documentation procedures

• Step 3: Monitoring Session – Candidate must successfully teach a BLS Provider Course while being evaluated by AHA Faculty

Course Length:

• Approximately 6–8 hours, depending on class size and participant experience

Prerequisites:

• Current AHA BLS Provider certification (must be valid on the day of the course)

• Completion of the AHA BLS Instructor Essentials Online Course

• Alignment with an AHA Training Center (such as Panhandle CPR)

Upon Successful Completion:

• Participants receive an AHA BLS Instructor Certification, valid for two years

• Authorized to teach AHA BLS Provider and BLS Renewal courses

Who Should Take This Course:

Healthcare professionals, educators, or training personnel who wish to teach CPR and AED skills at the professional level and promote lifesaving education within their organizations or communities.