Emergency Cardiac Care Training Center
Instructor Information

Submit for Course Cards

• One roster per course (Legible and complete with signature)
• One Student Reporting Form/Skills Sheet for each student
  (except for HS FA)
• Written Test Answer Sheet (For HCP only)
• Course Evaluation Forms and One Summary Evaluation Form
• $5.00 processing fee per card

BLS Instructor Renewal Requirements
         (Must be completed PRIOR to expiration date on card)

1. Teach at 4 courses in 2 years
2. Maintain provider status (Demonstrate skills and pass HCP written test)
3. Attend updates as required
4. Be monitored within previous 2 years

American Heart Association requirements for all BLS courses
AHA performs announced “Course Monitoring”

FACILITY/CLASS

• Facility must be accessible and have adequate space
• Correct student/Instructor Ratio (per instructor manual)
• Remediation for all who need it
• Students must be given opportunity to evaluate the course

• Course outline given to students (consistent with AHA guidelines)
• Core content covered
• Skills checklist
• Adequate skills practice time
• Current exam
• Proficiency Tested

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS

• Each student has appropriate text before, during and after course
• Required equipment used is in good working order.
• AHA video shown in it’s entirety

Other Information

• Register at www.ahainstructornetwork.org for valuable resources and information.
• Waiver is given by TC coordinator for teaching requirement in the event of active duty military status or illness
• Non-Healthcare courses – Book is designed for single use only
• Healthcare Provider Course – Library of books is permitted
• Courses can be taught out of state with permission of TC coordinator
• Red Cross cards are accepted for student enrolling into an AHA renewal course
• Course Length: varies/all “core content” must be included/maximum time: skills
• Provide a disclaimer for course fees that are not income to AHA
• Passing grade on the written exam is 84% for ALL AHA courses
• Must be Training Center Faculty to conduct an instructor course or monitor an existing instructor

Policies & Procedures

AHA Instructor Network