Description
AHA ACLS Instructor Essentials Online & Core Course
Become an AHA ACLS Instructor with the official ACLS Instructor Essentials Online & Core course. Complete your online training and prepare for your hands-on session.
Course Overview
The AHA ACLS Instructor Essentials Online & Core Course is the required self-paced, online portion of the American Heart Association’s blended learning program for future ACLS Instructors.
This course prepares instructor candidates to teach AHA ACLS Provider courses using both instructor-led and blended learning formats.
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)
- ACLS-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 ACLS Instructor
- Current ACLS 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 ACLS Instructor
- Prepares you to teach both classroom and blended learning courses
The course will be accessed and completed on the AHA eLearning website: https://elearning.heart.org/
