Become a Certified CPR Instructor
Teach lifesaving skills. Build credibility. Get recognized.
Hands-on AHA-aligned instructor training with verified digital credentials through Credly.
Why Become an Instructor With Caregivers With Pleasure Training Center?
As an AHA-aligned Training Faculty (and becoming an independent Training Center), we teach you using the same methods and standards that every AHA Instructor must follow.
When you complete our instructor pathway, you’ll be fully prepared to teach:
- BLS Provider Courses
- Heartsaver CPR/AED
- Heartsaver First Aid & CPR/AED
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Workplace CPR classes
- Community CPR classes
Whether you want to teach part-time, add CPR to your existing business, or start a full training career — this program is for you.
What Makes Our Instructor Program Different?
We give every instructor:
- Step-by-step training (no guesswork) – We walk you through each requirement, form, and skill so you know exactly what to do and when.
- Hands-on observation + real class experience – You won’t just read a book. You’ll watch real classes and practice teaching with live students.
- AHA-compliant teaching pathway – Everything we do follows the American Heart Association standards and instructor cycle.
- Instructor mentorship and feedback – You’ll receive coaching on your teaching style, classroom flow, and skills delivery.
- Access to your eCards for issuing student certificates once aligned.
- Credly Digital Badge for Instructors – When you complete the program, you’ll receive a verified digital instructor badge you can share online so others can instantly confirm your credential.
- A professional training location in Hiram, GA – Learn and teach in a real classroom with manikins, AED trainers, and equipment.
You will be trained the SAME WAY you were trained as a student — and the same way YOU will train others.
Our Occupational Health Services
STEP 1
Hold a Current AHA BLS Provider Certification
Baseline and annual hearing evaluations performed with professional audiometry equipment.
Supports OSHA hearing conservation program requirements.
STEP 2
Complete the AHA Instructor Essentials Online Course
This is required for every new instructor.
It teaches:
- Instructor skills
- Course delivery
- Instructor professionalism
- Testing & remediation
- Classroom management
You’ll submit your online Essentials Certificate to us before your observation day.
STEP 3
OBSERVE a Full CPR/BLS Class (Required)
Before teaching your first class, you MUST watch a full class taught by our certified faculty.
During the observation, you will complete:
- Instructor Essentials written exam
- BLS Provider exam (minimum score 84%)
- Skills check-off
- Instructor Competency assessment
This ensures you fully understand the flow of a real course.
STEP 4
Attend Instructor Course Orientation (with us)
During your instructor orientation, we cover:
- How to create AHA classes
- How to teach BLS & Heartsaver effectively
- Understanding lesson plans & videos
- Using AHA checklists correctly
- Instructor professionalism
- Student testing & remediation
- Course equipment requirements
- eCard issuing overview
- Legal and ethical expectations
- Instructor responsibilities in the AHA Program
This learning session is required and prepares you for real class observation.
STEP 5
TEACH A CLASS UNDER SUPERVISION (Monitoring Day)
After your observation, you will be scheduled to teach your first class, with one of our faculty members monitoring and guiding you.
We evaluate your ability to:
- Use the AHA lesson plan
- Provide effective student feedback
- Deliver accurate CPR & AED instruction
- Manage the classroom safely
- Complete skills checklists correctly
- Test and remediate students
- Follow all AHA rules for compliance
Once you successfully complete your monitoring, you become a certified CPR/BLS Instructor (with alignment through our Training Center once finalized).
Instructor Responsibilities (What You Must Maintain)
To stay in good standing as an AHA Instructor, you must:
- Teach at least 4 classes every 2 years
- Maintain a valid Provider certification
- Be monitored as required
- Teach using official AHA materials
- Issue eCards appropriately
- Follow AHA ethics & conflict-of-interest guidelines
What’s Included in the Instructor Training
Your instructor package includes:
Instructor Orientation
Instructor Essentials exam
administration
BLS Provider exam
Skills testing
Observation day
Monitored teaching day
Instructor mentorship and feedback
Guidance on ordering and issuing eCards
AHA instructor alignment (once our Training Center approval is finalized)
Credly digital badge to verify and share your instructor achievement online
Equipment Note for New Instructors
To teach on your own, you’ll need access to:
Adult & infant manikins
AED trainer
BVM
Pocket mask
We will guide you on what you need to purchase after you are certified and ready to teach.
How Long Does the Instructor Training Take?
Most students complete the full pathway in within -2 days, depending on:
- How quickly they complete the online Essentials course
- Our class schedule for observation
- When they are ready for their monitored teaching day
Why some programs say “2 days”:
- Day 1 = Orientation + Observation
- Day 2 = Monitored Teaching + Exams
If your observation and teach day occur back-to-back, it becomes a 2-day program.
If they are scheduled separately, it may be split across different days.
Ready to Become a Certified Instructor?
Start your journey today and help save lives in your community.
