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

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
• 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.

 

AHA BLS CPR Instructor Course FAQ

Who should take the AHA BLS CPR Instructor Course?

This course is designed for healthcare professionals, current CPR providers, EMS personnel, nurses, allied health staff, experienced rescuers, and others who want to become certified to teach AHA BLS, CPR, and AED courses.

What are the prerequisites for this course?

Students must have a current AHA provider card in the discipline being taught and must complete the required online Instructor Essentials course before attending class. Proof of online completion should be brought to class.

What does the AHA BLS Instructor Course cover?

The course covers instructor roles and responsibilities, how to teach AHA BLS content using approved materials and methods, adult learning principles, classroom teaching strategies, course logistics, hands-on skills instruction, student evaluation, and preparation for instructor monitoring.

What will I be able to teach after completing the course?

Instructor candidates are trained to teach high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants, early AED use, team-based BLS response skills, relief of choking, and core BLS concepts for healthcare and professional rescuers.

What happens after I complete the course?

After successful completion of the required course steps, instructor candidates move forward in the AHA instructor process and may become eligible for instructor alignment and monitoring requirements, as applicable.