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Lifesaving Skills for Medical Professionals 

AHA Courses for Instructors

These American Heart Association–approved courses are designed for healthcare professionals who require official certification for employment or credentialing. Training includes CPR and AED, Basic and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (BLS, ACLS), Stroke education, Pediatric care, and more. Courses ensure participants are prepared to respond confidently in clinical and emergency situations.

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AHA Courses for Instructors

The AHA Instructor Courses train healthcare professionals to teach American Heart Association programs. Participants learn instructional methods, course administration, and skills evaluation to effectively teach and certify students in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and other AHA courses, while ensuring competency according to current AHA guidelines.

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AHA Courses for Instructors

Recertification

The AHA Instructor Recertification course updates certified instructors on teaching methods, course administration, and skills evaluation. Students review instructional techniques and guidelines for leading BLS, ACLS, PALS, and other AHA courses to maintain instructional certification and teaching effectiveness.

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AHA Update Meetings for Instructors

This in-person session provides current American Heart Association (AHA) Instructors with an overview of the 2025 AHA Guideline updates, revised instructor materials, and current compliance expectations. Attendance at one full session fulfills the required instructor update and is provided free of charge.

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AHA Instructor Courses & Training Resources

Check out American Heart Association (AHA) instructor courses and teaching resources designed to support instructors in delivering CPR and emergency cardiovascular care training. These materials provide access to approved instructional tools, course content, and support resources used in AHA training programs.

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Need a Refresher?

Our Refresher Courses are designed for healthcare providers who currently hold an active, unexpired certification and need to renew.

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