Becoming an AHA instructor is, by far, a noteworthy achievement. It demonstrates that you know the content, and you have shown the ability to deliver vital course material to your students.  We know, however, that the process of becoming an instructor could be daunting to some, but our team is well-known for dispelling these concerns; we mentor and support you every step of the way!

The support we provide is so that you're able to "find your voice" when teaching a course and watch your students succeed. 

To enroll in an instructor course, you will need to ensure you have the following:

  • A current AHA provider card in your chosen discipline (i.e., an ACLS Provider card).
  • A strong command of the course content for the course you wish to teach. (i.e., Review ACLS Provider manual)
  • A copy of the provider textbook for your chosen discipline (i.e., ACLS Provider Manual)
  • A Training Center/Site that is willing to accept and align with you as an instructor (Coastal Carolina CPR is always accepting instructors/instructor candidates, should you not have a Training Center in which to align).
  • A positive and friendly attitude, with a willingness to teach. 

The instructor process?

  1. Complete an instructor candidate application

Once you register for your instructor course, we will email you a packet to complete.  You may not have all the details.  No stress!  We'll complete it in class.

  1.  Hold a current AHA PROVIDER card in the discipline you wish to teach

This is the card you were issued when you took your ACLS Provider course.  In the application, we will ask for your ACLS eCard number.  If you know you have a current ACLS card, no stress.  We'll help you find the number.

  1.  Complete the AHA’s Instructor Essentials Course.

This will be provided as a link in your registration confirmation email.   You'll need your ACLS Instructor manual to complete this course.  A manual will be shipped to address you provide at registration.  Again, no stress!  You can take the Essentials online class as often as you need to become familiar with the material.

  1.  Attend an ACLS  Instructor Course date of your choice.

Upon arrival at the instructor course, ... a little stress... you will be tested on your BLS provider skills,  ACLS mega-code and multiple-choice ACLS Provider exam. You must pass this test to continue in the instructor program.  It's a good idea to review the provider course and/or maybe take a renewal course before your instructor course.

  1.  Be successfully monitored, teaching your first course within six months of attending the instructor course. 

You may choose to teach an ACLS class for us at our facility, or choose 'Instructor Candidate Monitoring' option below to be monitored at your location (within 25 miles of Wilmington).

  1.    Take the Instructor Course Exam and pass with 84%. 

Tip: the content will be found during the Instructor Course, the Online Instructor Essentials Course, and both the Instructor Manual & the Provider Manual. The provider manual is not included in the tuition for this course, as this was issued to you during your provider course (if you took an online program, you might need to access that program to access the provider course content).



How can I teach after I complete the Instructor Process?

Upon completing the instructor program, completing your monitoring requirement(s), and being recommended for instructor status by our faculty, you will be permitted to teach the programs in the discipline you have completed (ACLS, BLS).   See below.

  • BLS Instructors: You're permitted to teach courses at our location (or yours). As a BLS Instructor, you may maintain and teach your clients; however, we discourage your teaching clients that 910CPR or its' other intructors currently have a relationship.
  • ACLS Instructors:  You will be invited to teach our scheduled programs at our location, as the need arises, or as your schedule allows. ACLS instructors are not permitted to teach the ACLS program independently. ACLS instructors must have the Course Director (and/or Training Center Faculty) rank to independently teach one of our programs. As an ACLS instructor, you may also teach for another US AHA Training Center.