AHA Instructor Course
Why Become an AHA Instructor?

Teaching American Heart Association courses in LA is a rewarding experience, but it also helps you serve your hospital or community, achieve career goals, and earn income. Become a BLS Instructor, ACLS Instructor, or PALS Instructor today.

AHA Instructor Course

The AHA ACLS Instructor course and BLS Instructor class have come to LA. Los Angeles Heart Training now offers the opportunity to become an AHA Instructor in L.A. at an affordable price.

ACLS Instructors and BLS Instructors are expected to meet much higher requirements than ACLS and BLS Providers. Please review the requirements for the ACLS Instructor Class and BLS Instructor Class below.

NOTE: As of August 2024, we are only accepting Instructor Candidates who are teaching for a care facility, educational institution, company, or other approved organization. We are not currently accepting independent instructors who wish to teach as entrepreneurs. We now require new instructor candidates to send in a badge or other work document to prove the organizational role for which they need to become an instructor (otherwise your instructor course purchase will be refunded).

BLS Instructor Course Requirements:

Instructors must meet the following requirements prior to starting their BLS Instructor class:

  • Obtain a BLS Provider certification (must upload to online BLS Instructor course portal)
  • Obtain a BLS Provider Manual
  • Obtain a BLS Instructor Manual
  • Submit payment
ACLS Instructor Course Requirements:

Instructors must meet the following requirements prior to starting their ACLS Instructor class:

  • Obtain a BLS Provider certification (must upload to online ACLS Instructor course portal)
  • Obtain an ACLS Provider certification (must upload to online ACLS Instructor course portal)
  • Obtain an ACLS Provider Manual
  • Obtain an ACLS Instructor Manual
  • Complete the ACLS Online Pre-test with a passing score (visit AHA eLearning to complete)
  • Submit payment
PALS Instructor Course Requirements:

Instructors must meet the following requirements prior to beginning their PALS Instructor Class:

  • Obtain a BLS Provider certification (must upload to online PALS Instructor course portal)
  • Obtain a PALS Provider certification (must upload to online PALS Instructor course portal)
  • Obtain an PALS Provider Manual
  • Obtain an PALS Instructor Manual
  • Complete the PALS Online Pre-test with a passing score (visit heart.org/eccstudent to complete)
  • Submit payment