AHA CPR Instructor Course | Become a Certified Instructor – Tallahassee, FL

American Heart Association CPR Instructor Course

Train Others. Save Lives. Lead with Confidence.

Ready to take the next step in your healthcare or training career? The American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Instructor Course at Florida Health Science Consulting prepares you to teach CPR, AED, and First Aid classes with confidence, compliance, and ongoing support from an authorized AHA Training Center.

  • ✅ Become an official AHA CPR Instructor
  • ✅ Teach Heartsaver and/or BLS, ACLS, and PALS (if a healthcare provider)
  • ✅ Includes Instructor Essentials, course materials, and course monitoring
  • ✅ No alignment fees, no roster fees, no monitoring fees

The CPR Instructor Course allows you to teach American Heart Association courses. Instructors who are licensed or certified healthcare providers may teach BLS level certification classes and can also become AHA instructors in ACLS and PALS. Non-healthcare instructors may teach Heartsaver CPR/AED, First Aid, Pediatric First Aid CPR AED, and Friends & Family CPR.

Prerequisite: Current American Heart Association Provider certification card in the discipline(s) you wish to teach.

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Florida Health Science Consulting AHA Training Center

Who Should Become an AHA CPR Instructor?

As a nationwide Training Center, Florida Health Science Consulting is always seeking professionals to conduct training in First Aid, CPR, AED, BLS, ACLS, and PALS. You may be an ideal candidate if you:

  • Are passionate about saving lives and empowering others
  • Enjoy teaching, mentoring, and leading groups
  • Can explain complex concepts in a clear, supportive way
  • Are a healthcare provider or community professional looking to expand your impact or start a training business

How the AHA CPR Instructor Pathway Works

Step 1 - Phone Interview
PHONE INTERVIEW

(850) 559-1678

This is a brief call to discuss your interest, prerequisites, and goals. Once approved, we’ll ask you to complete and email the Instructor Candidate Application and a copy of your current AHA Provider certification card.

Already an AHA instructor and interested in transferring your primary alignment? Download the transfer checklist and request form below.

AHA Instructor Candidate Application 2/2025
AHA Instructor Transfer Checklist 2/2025
AHA Transfer Request Form 2/2025
Step 2 - Instructor Course
INSTRUCTOR COURSE

One-day, in-person class that covers:

  • AHA organization & Training Center structure
  • Program Administration Manual (PAM)
  • 2025 AHA CPR & ECC Updates
  • Training Center policies & quality assurance
  • Course administration & documentation
  • eCard ordering and processing
  • Skills testing and student remediation
  • Teaching prompts & practice teaching
  • Instructor written exam
Step 3 - Course Monitoring
COURSE MONITORING

One of our Training Center Faculty will monitor you while you teach your first class. This ensures AHA quality standards and helps build your confidence as a new instructor.

The course monitoring is completed at a Florida Health Science Consulting facility (Tallahassee, FL or Fort Collins, CO) or an approved location. The monitoring session must be completed within 6 months after the instructor course.

Instructor Pathways & Pricing

Price: Heartsaver Instructor – $699.00

Price: BLS Instructor – $499.00

Price: BLS & ACLS Instructor – $1,075.00

Price: BLS, ACLS & PALS Instructor – $1,600.00

Cost includes all instructor materials required by AHA, including the AHA Provider Manual, AHA Instructor Manual, AHA Instructor Essentials course, and AHA Course DVD or equivalent media.

The course fee does not include the equipment or supplies needed to teach your classes (manikins, AED trainers, BVMs, student manuals, eCards, and associated student supplies). You may choose to purchase these supplies from us for an additional fee.

No hidden fees – we do not charge alignment fees, roster fees, or monitoring fees.

Registration & Waiting List

Registration for our AHA Instructor classes closes 10 days prior to class start or when the class becomes full. Seats are not reserved until payment is received. If none of our dates work for you, contact us about a private AHA Instructor class on a date of your choice (additional fee applies).

Register & View Upcoming Instructor Dates

Instructor Course Waiting List

If the course date you want is full or you need an alternative schedule, join the waiting list below and we’ll notify you of cancellations and new course dates.

    Thank you for contacting Florida Health Science Consulting. Please complete the contact form below to be placed on the AHA instructor course waiting list. We will contact you by email when an upcoming class is added.

    **The AHA Instructor Course is typically offered once a quarter.

    Please note our office hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST.

    Instructor Benefits & Opportunities to Grow

    Instructor Benefits

    • Access to our private AHA Training Center Instructor Site with valuable resources and updates
    • No alignment fees or roster fees
    • Easy online eCard ordering and management
    • Issue and track your own eCard inventory
    • Advertise your AHA classes for free on the AHA Course Connector website
    • Free online roster entry and records storage through our Training Center systems

    Opportunities to Grow

    • Opportunity to become a Training Site*
    • Opportunity to become Training Center Faculty* (teach instructor-level classes)
    • Teach American Heart Association classes anywhere in the U.S.

    *Must meet additional AHA and Training Center requirements.

    We Never Outsource Instructor Classes

    Some Training Centers outsource their AHA Instructor courses to third parties. Outsourced instructors often cannot provide the depth of support, quality oversight, and Training Center-specific guidance that new instructors need.

    We do not outsource our Instructor classes. Your course and monitoring are conducted directly through our AHA Training Center so you receive consistent, high-quality training and long-term support.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I become an AHA Instructor?
    To become an AHA Instructor, you must already hold a current American Heart Association Provider certification in the discipline you want to teach (BLS, ACLS, PALS, or Heartsaver). Certifications from organizations other than the AHA are not acceptable.
    How do I transfer my alignment to your Training Center?
    Call us to discuss your request to transfer. We will review the steps and ask you to complete the AHA Instructor Transfer Request form and a new Instructor Candidate Application. The cost to transfer is $50 per discipline. Once we receive your transfer documents and verify that all requirements are met, we will send an invoice for the transfer fee, schedule an instructor orientation via Zoom, and then issue your new instructor eCard.
    Am I allowed to start my own business?
    Yes! As an AHA Instructor aligned with our Training Center, you can set up and teach your own students. Many of our instructors operate independent CPR training businesses.
    How soon can I start teaching after becoming an AHA Instructor?
    After you complete the Instructor course, you must successfully complete your monitoring session(s). Once you pass monitoring, you will receive your AHA Instructor Certification the same day and may begin teaching AHA classes immediately.
    Are there restrictions on how many classes I can teach?
    No. We do not limit the number of classes you can teach and we do not require precourse approvals to schedule classes, as long as you follow AHA and Training Center policies.
    What other costs are involved in becoming an AHA Instructor?
    You will need to purchase training equipment (manikins, AED trainers, BVMs, student manuals, etc.), which is an AHA requirement. You may also have business-related costs such as forming an LLC, marketing, business cards, or a website. We review recommended equipment during the Instructor class, so you may want to wait until after class to make purchases.
    How do I prepare for the AHA Instructor class?
    After you register and pay for one of our Instructor classes, you’ll receive a confirmation email with details, preparation tips, and a link to the required online AHA Instructor Essentials Course. The online portion must be completed before attending the in-person Instructor class.
    What happens during the in-person portion of the Instructor class?
    During the in-person course, we provide additional instructor materials and walk through how to prepare for and teach AHA classes, how to submit rosters, test and remediate students, navigate the AHA Instructor Network, and issue official AHA eCards.
    When and where will my monitoring session take place?
    Monitoring sessions are completed at our training facilities in Tallahassee, Florida or Fort Collins, Colorado, or at an approved location where you are teaching a class. You will teach a portion of a live class with real students while one of our experienced instructors observes and supports you.
    How does the monitoring session work and how many do I need?
    After your in-person Instructor course, you are required to return for one or more monitoring sessions within 6 months. BLS Instructors typically complete one (1) successful monitoring session. ACLS and PALS Instructors may require two (2) monitoring sessions if their provider course was completed outside our office; if completed with us, only one may be required.
    Do you offer virtual Instructor classes?
    Yes, the American Heart Association has allowed virtual options during specific periods. A portion of this class is completed online, and you attend the Instructor class virtually, then complete your monitoring session remotely to receive your Instructor certification. Click here for more information and upcoming virtual class dates. Be sure to review the AHA Fraud Warning and verify that any Instructor course you take is through an official AHA Training Center.

    Florida Health Science Consulting
    2507 Callaway Rd, Suite 205
    Tallahassee, FL 32303

    Questions about becoming an AHA Instructor?
    (850) 559-1678 • info@healthscienceconsulting.com

    American Heart Association Training Center Tallahassee

    The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

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