AHA BLS CPR Instructor Course – Become a CPR Instructor in Queens, NY

AHA BLS CPR Instructor Course in Bayside Queens NY at BVAC Rescue Response Training Center

Take the next step in your professional development with the American Heart Association BLS CPR Instructor Course at BVAC Rescue Response Training Center in Bayside, Queens, NY. This course is designed for healthcare professionals and experienced rescuers who want to become certified instructors and teach Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, and AED skills using American Heart Association training standards.

 

This instructor-level course is ideal for current providers who want to teach others in hospitals, healthcare settings, training centers, schools, workplaces, community programs, and other professional environments. Students learn how to present course content clearly, lead hands-on practice, evaluate student performance, and deliver structured BLS training with confidence and professionalism.

 

Who Should Attend

  • Healthcare professionals who want to become AHA BLS Instructors
  • Current CPR providers seeking to teach BLS and CPR courses
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AHA BLS CPR Instructor Course FAQ

 

  • EMS personnel, nurses, allied health staff, and other experienced rescuers
  • Individuals who want to expand into teaching, staff education, or community instruction
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Course Prerequisites

  • Current AHA provider card in the discipline being taught
  • Completion of the required online Instructor Essentials course before attending class
  • Bring proof of online completion to class
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What the Course Covers

  • Instructor roles and responsibilities
  • How to teach AHA BLS course content using approved materials and methods
  • Adult learning principles and classroom teaching strategies
  • Managing course flow, rosters, logistics, and documentation
  • Leading hands-on skills sessions and scenario-based instruction
  • Evaluating student performance and providing effective feedback
  • Preparing for instructor monitoring and successful course delivery
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Why Take This Course at BVAC

  • Convenient Bayside, Queens location
  • Accessible for students from Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Nassau County, and nearby Long Island communities
  • Professional training environment focused on high-quality instruction
  • Hands-on learning with practical teaching application
  • Ideal for providers, educators, agencies, and training-oriented professionals
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What You Will Be Teaching

  • High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
  • Early AED use
  • Team-based BLS response skills
  • Relief of choking for adults, children, and infants
  • Core BLS concepts for healthcare and professional rescuers
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Course Completion

After successful completion of the required course steps, instructor candidates move forward in the AHA instructor process and are eligible for instructor alignment and monitoring requirements as applicable. This course is intended for candidates pursuing AHA BLS Instructor status through the proper instructor pathway.

 

Looking to become a CPR instructor in Queens, NYC, or Long Island? Contact BVAC Rescue Response Training Center for upcoming AHA BLS Instructor course dates, registration information, and availability.

 

Event Information

Event Date 10-03-2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cut Off Date 10-02-2026
Individual Price $325.00
Location BVAC Rescue Response Training Center

Venue Information - BVAC Rescue Response Training Center

 

BVAC Rescue Response Training Center
214-29 42nd Ave
Bayside, NY 11361

Please note: We are located on the 2nd floor (no elevator).

 

Location

  • BVAC is located at 214-29 42nd Avenue, Bayside, New York 11361, in the heart of Bayside, Queens, just steps from the Bayside Long Island Rail Road station on the Port Washington Branch and close to MTA bus service, including the Q13 and Q31 on Bell Boulevard, with additional nearby access to the Q12 and NICE Bus n20G/n20H along Northern Boulevard.

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Parking

  • Metered street parking on 42nd Ave

    • $0.25 per 15 minutes

    • 2-hour limit

    • Free on Sundays

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  • Bayside Municipal Parking Field: 41st Avenue & 214th Place, Bayside, NY 11361

  • Free street parking is often available one block past Bell Blvd (east or west)

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Important: Do not park in the lot next to our building—vehicles will be towed or may be locked in.

 

Deposit / Payment Note

 

Deposit Due Today: $100.00 + Processing Fees

Remaining Balance Due on Class Date: $ 299.00 + Processing Fees

 

Agendas

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

AHA BLS CPR Instructor Course Agenda

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Course Welcome & Instructor Orientation

  • Welcome and Instructor Introductions
  • Review of Course Objectives and Expectations
  • Overview of the American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Instructor Pathway
  • Review of BLS Instructor Materials and Course Resources
  • Discussion of Instructor Responsibilities and Professional Expectations
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9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Module 1: The Role of an AHA BLS Instructor

  • Understanding the Role and Responsibilities of a BLS Instructor
  • Maintaining a Professional and Effective Learning Environment
  • Instructor Preparation Before Conducting a Course
  • Following AHA Course Requirements and Training Standards
  • Supporting Students with Different Levels of Experience and Learning Needs
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10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Module 2: Teaching & Facilitation Techniques

  • Principles of Effective Adult Learning
  • Creating an Engaging and Supportive Classroom Environment
  • Facilitating Discussion and Encouraging Student Participation
  • Providing Clear Instructions and Demonstrations
  • Effective Use of AHA BLS Course Videos and Training Materials
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11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Break

 

11:15 AM – 12:30 PM | Module 3: Conducting an AHA BLS Provider Course

  • Overview of the BLS Provider Course Format
  • Preparing the Classroom, Equipment, and Training Stations
  • Using Manikins, AED Trainers, and Other Course Equipment
  • Managing Video-Based Instruction and Hands-On Practice
  • Conducting Adult, Child, and Infant CPR Skills Practice
  • Managing Student Rotations and Skills Stations
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12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch Break

 

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Module 4: Skills Practice, Testing & Student Feedback

  • Conducting Student Skills Practice Sessions
  • Evaluating CPR and AED Performance
  • Using AHA Skills Testing Checklists
  • Recognizing and Correcting Common Student Errors
  • Providing Constructive and Professional Feedback
  • Remediation and Retesting Considerations
  • Ensuring Students Meet Required Course Performance Standards
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2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Module 5: Course Administration & Instructor Responsibilities

  • Course Scheduling and Preparation
  • Managing Course Rosters and Student Records
  • Understanding AHA Course Documentation Requirements
  • Course Completion and Certification Procedures
  • Instructor Responsibilities Following Course Completion
  • Maintaining Instructor Status and Training Center/Training Site Alignment Requirements
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3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Break

 

3:15 PM – 4:30 PM | Module 6: Instructor-Led Teaching & Practical Scenarios

  • Practice Teaching Selected Portions of the BLS Provider Course
  • Leading CPR and AED Skills Stations
  • Providing Student Coaching and Corrective Feedback
  • Managing Common Classroom and Skills-Testing Challenges
  • Peer Review of Teaching and Facilitation Techniques
  • Instructor Feedback and Discussion
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4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Course Review, Evaluation & Next Steps

  • Review of Key Instructor Concepts and Responsibilities
  • Final Questions and Instructor Discussion
  • Course Evaluation
  • Review of Remaining Instructor Requirements
  • Discussion of Instructor Monitoring and Next Steps Toward Instructor Status
  • Closing Remarks
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Please Note: This tentative agenda provides a structured combination of instructor education, course administration, teaching methodology, hands-on practice, and instructor-led scenarios. Completion of the BLS Instructor Course is one component of the American Heart Association instructor process. Additional requirements, including applicable prerequisites, instructor monitoring, and Training Center or Training Site requirements, must be successfully completed before full instructor status is granted. Course timing and instructional sequence may be adjusted based on class size, student progress, instructor requirements, and current AHA guidelines.