Description

AHA Heartsaver Instructor Essentials Online & Core Course

Course Overview

The AHA Heartsaver Instructor Essentials Online & Core Course is the required self-paced, online portion of the American Heart Association’s blended learning program for future Heartsaver Instructors.

This course prepares instructor candidates to teach AHA Heartsaver courses using both instructor-led and blended learning formats, including CPR AED and First Aid.

You’ll learn how to:

• Use official American Heart Association instructor materials
• Ensure students meet all required learning objectives
• Deliver effective coaching and feedback
• Perform objective skills evaluations
• Follow AHA instructor policies and course standards

The course includes:

• A Core Module (general AHA instructor fundamentals)
• Heartsaver-specific instructor training content

👉 Important: The Core Module only needs to be completed once. If you’ve already completed it through another AHA Instructor Essentials course, it will automatically carry over.

Hands-On Skills Session Required

After completing the online portion, you must complete an in-person hands-on session (sold separately) with an AHA Training Center to receive your instructor certification.

Contact an AHA Training Center to schedule your skills session.

Who This Course Is For

This course is required for:

• Individuals pursuing certification as an AHA Heartsaver Instructor
• Current Heartsaver Training Faculty who conduct Instructor courses

Key Benefits

• Official American Heart Association (AHA) training
• Flexible, self-paced online learning
• Required step toward becoming a certified Heartsaver Instructor
• Prepares you to teach CPR AED and First Aid courses