Become a Certified BLS/Heartsaver Instructor in Indianapolis
The AHA BLS Instructor and AHA Heartsaver Instructor Courses are designed for business owners and organizational leaders who want to train their own employees in CPR, AED, First Aid, and Basic Life Support. These courses equip you with the required materials, teaching methodology, and certification pathway to deliver American Heart Association–approved training directly within your workplace — ensuring your staff stays compliant, confident, and prepared when seconds count.
Prerequisites for the Instructor Course
To attend the AHA Instructor Course, you must complete the following before class.
1. Hold a Current AHA Provider Card (BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid)
A current AHA Provider certification is required prior to enrolling in the Instructor Course.
If you need to obtain or renew your Provider certification, you can register for a class here:
Complete Your BLS Provider Course Or Complete Your Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid 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 or Order the Heartsaver 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 or Purchase the Heartsaver 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 Provider Card
(Either BLS Provider or Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid)Your Certificate of Completion from the Instructor Essentials Online Course
Your AHA Instructor Manual
Choosing Your AHA Instructor Path
| Feature | BLS Instructor | Heartsaver Instructor |
| Target Audience | Healthcare professionals (Nurses, EMTs, Doctors, Dental staff). | Non-medical “Lay Responders” (Teachers, Coaches, OSHA-mandated staff). |
| Prerequisite | Work in or be entering the Healthcare field. | Open to anyone interested in community/workplace safety. |
| What You Teach | High-level BLS (CPR and AED) for Healthcare Providers. | CPR, AED, and First Aid for the general public. |
| Course Scope | Focuses on advanced team dynamics and high-performance CPR in clinical setting. | Includes First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens. |
| Certification Goal | Training those who save lives in a medical facility. | Training those who save lives in the community or office. |
