Prerequisites for the Instructor Course

To attend the AHA BLS Instructor Course, you must complete the following before class.

1. Hold a Current AHA BLS Provider Card

A current AHA BLS Provider certification is required prior to enrolling in the Instructor Course.
If you need to obtain or renew your BLS Provider certification, you can register for a class here:
Complete Your BLS Provider Course

2. Purchase Your Instructor Manual

You are required to have the current AHA BLS/Heartsaver Instructor Manual for this course.
You can order it directly from the AHA website using the link below:
Order the BLS Instructor Manual 

3. Complete the Instructor Essentials Online Course

You must also complete the BLS Instructor Essentials Online Course prior to attending the in-person instructor training.
You will need your Instructor Manual in order to complete this online course.
Purchase the BLS Online Essentials Course 

Items to Bring to Class

Please bring the following items with you on the day of your instructor class:

• A copy of your valid AHA BLS Provider Card

• Your Certificate of Completion from the Instructor Essentials Online Course

• Your AHA BLS Instructor Manual