American Heart Association Instructor: Heartsaver Instructor Course
Date/Time:	Call to schedule
Location:	Call to schedule
Class Price:	$275.00

PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU ALSO INTEND ON TEACHING HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, THE AHA BLS INSTRUCTOR COURSE IS THE COURSE YOU NEED.  BY BECOMING A BLS INSTRUCTOR, YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO TEACH BOTH BLS AND HEARTSAVER COURSES.  

PLEASE NOTE, YOU MUST HOLD A CURRENT AHA HEARTSAVER CERTIFICATE TO TAKE THIS INSTRUCTOR COURSE.  IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE, OAMI CAN PROVIDE TRAINING FOR YOUR HEARTSAVER CERTIFICATION PRIOR TO THE INSTRUCTOR CLASS.  

The American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver Instructor Course is designed to prepare individuals to become certified instructors who can effectively teach Heartsaver courses to lay rescuers and community members. This comprehensive program equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to deliver high-quality instruction in CPR, AED use, and first aid, tailored to the needs of non-healthcare professionals. Through interactive instruction, hands-on practice, and assessment, participants will gain the confidence and competence to lead Heartsaver courses and empower others to respond effectively to cardiac emergencies and other life-threatening situations.

Course Objectives:

1. Instructor Preparation: Understand the roles and responsibilities of a Heartsaver instructor, including teaching methodologies, class organization, and effective communication techniques for delivering engaging and informative instruction.

2. AHA Guidelines Overview: Review current AHA Heartsaver guidelines, including updates in CPR techniques, rescue breathing, chest compressions, AED use, and first aid interventions, ensuring instructors are knowledgeable of the latest evidence-based practices.

3. Skills Practice and Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in performing Heartsaver skills, including adult, child, and infant CPR, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), relief of choking, and basic first aid techniques.

4. Course Management: Learn how to effectively manage Heartsaver courses, including scheduling, registration, equipment setup, and administration of written and skills assessments to ensure participant competency.

5. Feedback and Evaluation: Develop skills for providing constructive feedback and evaluation to course participants, fostering skill improvement and confidence in responding to emergencies.

6. Classroom Facilitation: Practice delivering Heartsaver instruction in a classroom setting, including lecture presentations, hands-on skills practice sessions, and interactive learning activities to engage participants and reinforce learning objectives.

7. Teaching Methodologies: Explore a variety of teaching methodologies and instructional techniques for catering to diverse learning styles, including visual aids, demonstrations, group discussions, and scenario-based simulations.

8. Quality Assurance: Understand the importance of maintaining quality assurance in Heartsaver instruction, including adherence to AHA guidelines, monitoring participant performance, and continuous improvement of teaching practices.

Target Audience:

• Lay rescuers
• Workplace responders
• Teachers and educators
• Coaches and athletic trainers
• Childcare providers
• Individuals interested in becoming certified Heartsaver instructors

Prerequisites:

• Current Heartsaver certification in CPR and AED (for the course you intend to teach)
• Completion of the AHA Heartsaver Instructor Essentials Online Course (included in the instructor package)

Duration: The Heartsaver Instructor Course typically spans one to two days, depending on the specific requirements of the training center and the number of participants.

Outcome: Participants who successfully complete the Heartsaver Instructor Course will receive certification from the American Heart Association, authorizing them to teach Heartsaver CPR, AED, and first aid courses to lay rescuers and community members. By becoming certified instructors, participants play a vital role in expanding access to lifesaving skills training and empowering individuals to respond effectively to emergencies in their homes, workplaces, and communities.