AHA BLS CPR Instructor Course | Heart to Heart CTC | Williamsburg, VA
Heart to Heart Career Training Center  ·  Williamsburg, VA (757) 229-0919  ·  ← Back to CPR Training
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Heart to Heart CTC
Career Training Center · Est. 2010
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AHA BLS Instructor
Course

Learn to teach American Heart Association BLS courses. Get the training, tools, and mentorship to become a certified AHA BLS Instructor.

~8 Hours of Training
AHA Instructor Certification
Faculty Monitoring Included
Williamsburg, VA
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Prerequisites required before attending. You must have a current AHA BLS Provider Card and a Completion Certificate from the BLS Instructor Essentials online course. Both the BLS Instructor Manual and BLS Provider Manual are required for entry into the classroom.
About the Course
What the BLS Instructor Course Covers

This approximately 8-hour course prepares you to plan, teach, and manage AHA BLS Provider courses. You'll cover everything from structuring a class to administering written exams, running skills testing, and maintaining your instructor credentials.

📋 Course Planning & Preparation

Learn how to organize and prepare a BLS Provider course from start to finish, including scheduling, materials, equipment setup, and student requirements.

🎓 Instructing AHA Courses

Develop the skills to facilitate high-quality AHA training — presenting content clearly, engaging students, and managing a productive classroom environment.

✍️ Written Exams & Skills Testing

Learn to conduct and grade written exams, run skills practice sessions, and administer skills testing per AHA guidelines.

🔄 Maintaining Instructor Status

Understand the ongoing requirements to keep your AHA instructor status current, including monitoring, renewal schedules, and staying aligned with AHA guidelines.

Requirements
What You Need Before You Enroll
📋 Before the Course
  • Current AHA BLS Provider Card
  • Completion Certificate from BLS Instructor Essentials online course
  • BLS Instructor Manual (required for classroom entry)
  • BLS Provider Manual (required for classroom entry)
✅ During the Course
  • Successfully complete the BLS Skills Check during the instructor course
  • Pass the written test with 84% or greater
  • Actively participate in all course activities
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Where to Get the Instructor Essentials Course

The BLS Instructor Essentials is a required online course available through the AHA at onlineaha.org. Complete it before attending this course and bring your printed certificate of completion.

Process
Steps to Becoming an AHA BLS Instructor
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Complete the BLS Instructor Essentials Online
Purchase and complete the AHA BLS Instructor Essentials course at onlineaha.org. This required online course covers the cognitive foundation of AHA instruction. Print your Certificate of Completion — you must bring it to class.
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Have a Current AHA BLS Provider Card
You must hold an active, unexpired AHA BLS Provider certification before attending the instructor course. If yours is expired or you don't have one, you'll need to get certified first. Heart to Heart CTC offers two options: a full BLS class(4 hours, everything in one session) or a HeartCode BLS blended skills check(complete Part 1 online, then attend a ~1-hour in-office skills session). View BLS class options →
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Attend the BLS Instructor Course (~8 Hours)
Complete the in-person instructor course at Heart to Heart CTC in Williamsburg. You'll demonstrate your BLS skills, pass a written test (84% or greater), and learn to teach and manage AHA courses. Bring both your BLS Instructor Manual and BLS Provider Manual.
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Teach One Monitored BLS Provider Class
Before teaching on your own, you must co-instruct one BLS Provider class under the supervision of a Faculty BLS Instructor at Heart to Heart CTC. This monitoring must be completed within 6 months of your instructor course completion date.
⏱ Must be completed within 6 months
Class Details
Course at a Glance
Duration
~8 Hours
In-person classroom instruction
Written Test
84%
Minimum passing score required
Location
Williamsburg
Heart to Heart CTC, VA
Monitoring
6 Months
Window to complete monitored class
Credential
AHA
BLS Instructor Certification
Prerequisite
BLS Card
Current AHA BLS Provider required
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements to enroll?
You need a current AHA BLS Provider Card and a Completion Certificate from the BLS Instructor Essentials online course (available at onlineaha.org). You must also bring both the BLS Instructor Manual and BLS Provider Manual on the day of class.
How long is the BLS Instructor course?
The in-person BLS Instructor Course is approximately 8 hours. It covers course planning, how to teach AHA courses, conducting written exams, running skills practice and testing, and maintaining your instructor status.
What score do I need to pass the written test?
You must score 84% or greater on the written test during the instructor course. Your instructor will review any missed items with you.
What happens after I complete the instructor course?
You must co-teach one BLS Provider course under the supervision of a Faculty BLS Instructor at Heart to Heart CTC within 6 months of your completion date. After that, you can teach independently. AHA Instructor Network registration is completed in class with your instructor.
Where do I get the BLS Instructor Essentials course?
The BLS Instructor Essentials is available online through the American Heart Association at onlineaha.org. It is a required online course that must be completed before attending the in-person instructor class. Bring your printed Certificate of Completion to class.
Does Heart to Heart offer instructor monitoring?
Yes. Heart to Heart CTC provides Faculty BLS Instructor monitoring for new instructors completing their required monitored class. Contact us at (757) 229-0919 to schedule your monitored teaching session after completing the instructor course.

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