Becoming an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Instructor is more than just a career move; it is a commitment to being a "force multiplier" for survival. While a provider can save one life at a time, an instructor empowers hundreds of others to do the same, creating a ripple effect that can span entire communities. Below are the steps required to acquire your instructor card and a downloadable flyer with additional information.

Why Become an AHA BLS Instructor?

• Be a "Force Multiplier": Every student you certify is a new link in the "Chain of Survival." By teaching, you aren't just one lifesaver—you are the reason dozens or hundreds of lifesavers exist.
• Professional Leadership: This certification establishes you as a subject matter expert. It builds immense public speaking confidence, leadership skills, and clinical authority that stand out on any resume.
• Entrepreneurial Freedom: As an AHA instructor, you have the flexibility to start your own training business, set your own hours, and create a supplemental income stream while doing work that matters.
• Mastery of the Craft: They say the best way to learn is to teach. You will develop a level of mastery over resuscitation science that goes far beyond what is required for a standard provider.

Steps to become an Instructor