Lifesaving Skills for Medical Professionals
AHA Courses for Instructors
Overview:
This course prepares healthcare providers to become American Heart Association (AHA) Instructors in disciplines such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, and First Aid. Participants learn how to effectively teach AHA programs, follow Training Center requirements, and complete all steps necessary to obtain an AHA Instructor eCard.
The program includes online learning, in-person instruction, and a monitored teaching session in alignment with AHA and Training Center standards.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
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Deliver AHA courses using approved instructional methods and materials
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Demonstrate effective teaching, facilitation, and skills evaluation techniques
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Understand AHA course documentation, compliance, and Training Center expectations
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Utilize Atlas and AHA resources for course management and updates
Course Structure
This course includes:
Online Learning
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Completion of the required AHA Instructor Essentials course
In-Person Instruction
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Teaching methodology
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Skills testing and evaluation standards
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Course documentation and compliance requirements
Monitoring Session
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A required monitored teaching session coordinated with the Training Center
Admission Requirements
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Participants must:
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Hold a current AHA Provider card in the discipline they wish to teach
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Contact an AHA Training Center to confirm acceptance as an instructor candidate
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Complete all required Training Center paperwork and Atlas alignment steps
Certification Eligibility
Upon successful completion of all course components and monitoring, participants will:
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Receive an AHA Instructor eCard
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Be aligned with their Training Center/Training Site in Atlas
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Be eligible to teach AHA courses under their Training Center
Cost:
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Varies by Training Center. Contact the Training Center for details.
Contact / Registration
Contact your local AHA Training Center through atlas.heart.org for enrollment steps and requirements.
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