BECOME AN AHA INSTRUCTOR
BLS • ACLS • PALS • Heartsaver
Turn Your Clinical Experience Into a Business That Saves Lives
You already respond to emergencies.
Now you can teach others to do the same and build a flexible income stream in your community.
As an American Heart Association Instructor aligned with the National Institute for Healthcare Education, you can train healthcare providers, workplaces, and the public.
This is not just an instructor class.
This is a complete instructor development and business support system.
TWO WAYS INSTRUCTORS GROW WITH NIHE
Every instructor begins by becoming an American Heart Association Instructor aligned with the NIHE Training Center.
After certification, instructors typically follow one of two professional pathways depending on their goals.
Teach for Your Employer
Many instructors teach within their hospital, EMS agency, corporation, or educational institution.
- Hospitals and healthcare systems
- EMS and fire departments
- Corporate safety programs
- Colleges and training institutions
These instructors train staff and students while helping their organizations maintain strong CPR and resuscitation training systems.
Start Your Own CPR Training Business
Some instructors choose to build independent CPR and resuscitation training businesses in their communities.
- Teach healthcare providers
- Train local businesses
- Offer community CPR classes
- Develop contracts with organizations
Many NIHE instructors begin part-time and grow into full training companies serving their region.
As instructors gain experience, many expand further by developing Training Programs, Training Sites, and eventually Training Center Faculty roles within the NIHE system.
WHY BECOME AN AHA INSTRUCTOR?
Teach high-demand courses
Hospitals, clinics, dental offices, schools, industry, and community programs require AHA training.
Work independently
Set your own schedule and determine how much you want to teach.
Build a real business
Many NIHE instructors start part-time and grow into full-time training companies.
Make a life-saving impact
Every student you teach has the potential to save a life.
START WITH THE BOOK THAT HAS LAUNCHED HUNDREDS OF INSTRUCTORS
CPR Entrepreneur Success
Your step-by-step guide to starting and growing a profitable CPR training business. Written by the founder of one of the largest AHA Training Centers in the country.
THE NIHE INSTRUCTOR SUCCESS SYSTEM
When you train with NIHE, you receive far more than alignment with a Training Center.
National Training Center – align in all 50 states
Same-day eCard issuing
Instructor Orientation
Monthly Training Site Conferences
Mentoring from experienced faculty
No instructor affiliation fees
Competitively priced eCards
Pathway to Training Site status
AHA COMPLIANCE – CLASSROOM TRAINING IS REQUIRED
The American Heart Association requires the classroom portion of all instructor courses to be completed in person. Virtual instructor courses are not permitted.
THE NIHE STRUCTURED PATHWAY TO INSTRUCTOR STATUS
Step 1 – Current AHA Provider Card
Step 2 – Instructor Essentials
Step 3 – NIHE Orientation
Step 4 – Classroom Course
Step 5 – Monitoring
Step 6 – Alignment with NIHE
TRAINING OPTIONS
Because instructors are located across the country, public courses are scheduled based on demand.
If you are ready to move forward:
- We will place you into an upcoming course near your location
- We will schedule a course in your region
- We will connect you with NIHE Training Center Faculty who teach regularly in your area
Call 800-773-8895 to begin the process.
BLS Instructor
Prerequisite: Current AHA BLS Provider card
Your NIHE BLS Instructor package includes:
- NIHE Instructor Orientation
- Classroom Instructor Course
- Instructor monitoring
- Alignment with NIHE
- BLS Instructor Manual
A low-cost option may be available for experienced candidates.
ACLS Instructor
Prerequisites:
- Current AHA BLS Instructor
- Current AHA ACLS Provider
- Affiliation with an AHA Training Center
Package includes:
- NIHE Instructor Orientation
- Classroom Instructor Course
- Instructor monitoring
- Alignment with NIHE
- ACLS Instructor Manual
PALS Instructor
Prerequisites:
- Current AHA BLS Instructor
- Current AHA PALS Provider
- Affiliation with an AHA Training Center
Package includes:
- NIHE Instructor Orientation
- Classroom Instructor Course
- Instructor monitoring
- Alignment with NIHE
- PALS Instructor Manual
Corporate & Healthcare Programs
NIHE develops internal instructor programs for:
- Hospitals
- EMS & Fire Departments
- Dental & Medical Groups
- Manufacturing & Industrial Companies
- School Systems
Train your own employees and manage your internal training program.
READY TO BEGIN?
Your next step is a short Instructor Strategy Call so we can:
Review your goals
Confirm your prerequisites
Map out your training pathway
Identify the best upcoming course option
Your next step is a short Instructor Strategy Call.
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