American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Certification Program

Description

Merchants of Medicine is pleased to offer the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Certification Program. This comprehensive and in-depth curriculum includes the first half of the required monitoring in class, ensuring candidates receive a well-rounded training experience.

Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for the BLS Instructor Certification Program, candidates must:

1. Be at least 18 years old.
2. Hold a current AHA BLS Provider certification. (Can be obtained prior to attending the course from Merchants of Medicine)
3. Complete the AHA BLS Instructor Essentials Online course. (E-Learning Code will be provided upon registration and payment)
4. Have access to an AHA BLS Training Center that agrees to affiliate and monitor the candidate during the instructor training process. Merchants of Medicine in partnership with Prime Medical will assist those that are not affiliated with an AHA Training Center.

I. Program Overview

1. Introduction to the AHA and BLS training
   • BLS Instructor Certification Program
   • Eligibility criteria and prerequisites
   • Overview of the program components offered by Merchants of Medicine

II. BLS Instructor Essentials Online Course

1. Core information and teaching strategies provided by Merchants of Medicine
   • AHA guidelines and BLS curriculum
   • Lesson planning and course preparation
   • Teaching methods and strategies
   • Evaluation and feedback techniques
2. Online course completion and assessment

III. In-Person BLS Instructor Course

1. Course organization and management
   • Setting up the classroom
   • Time management and scheduling
   • Equipment setup and maintenance
   • Managing class dynamics and group activities
2. Teaching techniques and best practices
   • Adult learning principles
   • Effective communication and presentation skills
   • Demonstrating and coaching BLS skills
   • Providing constructive feedback and remediation
3. Practical teaching sessions and peer evaluations
4. BLS Instructor Course completion and assessment

IV. First Half of Monitoring in Class

1. Overview of the monitoring process
   • BLS Training Center Faculty role and responsibilities
   • Monitoring requirements and objectives
2. In-class observation and evaluation
   • Instructor’s adherence to AHA guidelines and BLS curriculum
   • Application of teaching strategies and methods
   • Demonstration of effective communication and presentation skills
   • Competency in demonstrating and coaching BLS skills
   • Providing constructive feedback and remediation to students
3. Feedback and debriefing session with the BLS Training Center Faculty
   • Review of monitoring observations and evaluations
   • Identification of strengths and areas for improvement
   • Development of an action plan for the second half of the monitoring process

V. Additional Topics

1. Access to the AHA Instructor Network and resources
   • Accessing teaching materials and guidelines update
   • Networking with other BLS instructors and AHA faculty
2. Maintaining BLS Instructor Certification
   • Teaching requirements and frequency
   • Monitoring and evaluation process
   • Recertification and renewal courses
3. Promoting BLS courses and community engagement
   • Marketing strategies and tools
   • Building partnerships with local healthcare facilities and organizations
   • Participating in community events and outreach initiatives
   • Small Business Development Skills and Tips

Merchants of Medicine is proud to offer this AHA BLS Instructor Certification Program, providing an in-depth and comprehensive training experience to aspiring BLS instructors. By including the first half of the required monitoring in class, candidates receive valuable feedback and guidance, ensuring they are well-equipped to deliver high-quality BLS courses.

Upon successful completion of the AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) instructor Program, graduates are able to teach the AHA Heartsaver level program in addition to the Basic Life Support Program. (**Note** The Heartsaver program materials are not included in the cost of the BLS course but may be purchased from Merchants of Medicine).

The cost of the program is $450.00 per instructor-candidate and includes all required manuals and equipment for the program. Upon registration a non-refundable fee of $125.00 will be assessed for cancelled seats in the program.

Program Length: 8.0-10.0 Hours (Dependant on Class Size)

Program Location: 3301 West Spring Mountain Road, Suite #D-20 Las Vegas, Clark County, 89102, United States.

Primary Instructor: G. Mays (AHA Certifed Training Center Faculity-Instructor Trainer)

Class Sizes: Limited to the First 8 Students (Registered and Paid)

2023 Program Dates

Sunday, May 7th, 2023 (0800-1800 Hrs)

Sunday, June 4th, 2023 (0800-1800 hrs)

Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 (0800-1800 hrs)

Sunday, August 13th, 2023 (0800-1800 hrs)

Sunday, September 3rd, 2023 (0800-1800 hrs)

Sunday, October 1st, 2023 (0800-1800 hrs)

Sunday, November 5th, 2023 (0800-1800 hrs)

Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 (0800-1800 hrs)