AHA Instructor Course Information

The ECSI CPR / AED / First Aid Instructor course is $275 per student. (Save $75 when learning both AHA and ECSI)

Price includes:

• Online ECSI Instructor course
• Instructor course by Big Texas CPR
• Free Enrollware.com account
• Initial Class Monitoring. 
• Instructor Book and Material.
• Student Book.
• Course videos.
• Initial alignment with a Training Center.

As an Instructor, you'll be able to teach the following class types:

• ECSI CPR/AED
• ECSI First Aid CPR/AED
• ECSI Pediatric First Aid CPR/AED
• ECSI First Aid Only
• ECSI Bloodborne Pathogens
• ECSI Wilderness First Aid (for Scouts)

You will also be able to:

• Teach at your place of employment or outside work by holding your own classes.
• Teach anywhere in the US.

Steps for the ECSI Instructor class:

• Complete the Instructor Online Courses. 
• Attend the instructor courses, which takes place over Google Meet or in a classroom.
• Be monitored at your first class.

You  must have a current ECSI CPR / AED / First Aid certification at the  time of your class. No other programs are accepted (Example: Red Cross). If  you do not have current certification, contact us for information. You  can start this essentials course without it, but will not be certified  as an Instructor until you obtain student certification for ECSI CPR /  AED / First Aid.  

We provide ongoing support. No  matter where you plan to teach your CPR classes, whether it's at your  place of employment or your own business, we can help you get off to a  fast start and provide ongoing support. 

Click here to get started - we will discuss the where and when later - much of this course is virtual and can be done online. 

Not in the area? We can still help. Click here. 

Become a AHA BLS and a ECSI Instructor. This combination course is only $700 per student. 

The price does include instructor books, course videos, student books (all mandatory for teaching), reserved seat in a class, and more. 

• Click to get started with BOTH AHA (BLS Provider) and ECSI Instructor Courses

You'll learn AHA first, then ECSI. 

Scroll down for more details about our Instructor courses.

Are you ready to be a CPR and First Aid instructor through Big Texas CPR LLC and their partners, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI)? Here's a summary of the steps and key information to help guide you through the process:

• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) Courses:
  • Focus on the care provided by medical professionals (e.g., healthcare providers).
  • You will be trained to teach both AHA BLS and Heartsaver courses.
  • Heartsaver Instructor: Specializes in non-medical courses like Heartsaver CPR/AED, First Aid, and more but cannot teach BLS courses.
• ECSI Courses:
  • Focus on emergency care for the general public, industry workers, office employees, and non-medical individuals.
  • Ideal for non-medical professionals looking to learn CPR, AED, and First Aid.

• Comprehensive Instructor Training: You will learn how to teach AHA and/or ECSI courses, including how to handle course rosters, tests, student materials, etc.
• Instructor Resources:
  • Lifetime support from Big Texas CPR LLC.
  • Access to AHA Instructor resources and webpages (if an AHA Instructor).
  • Free access to Enrollware.com to manage student info and course details.
  • Instructor-only access on BigTexasCPR.com for additional tools.
• Instructor Materials:
  • For ECSI instructors: One Instructor book, videos on a thumb drive, and one student book are included.
• Exclusive Training Center Support: If you're an AHA instructor, you’ll be aligned with an official AHA Training Center and training site.

• Age: At least 18 years old.
• Certification: You must hold a current CPR certification for the course(s) you plan to teach (AHA, ECSI, or both).
• Complete the Necessary Classes and Tests: Finish all necessary coursework, tests, and paperwork.
• Agree to Guidelines: You must sign and adhere to the AHA Training Center's rules if you're pursuing AHA Instructor status and the Big Texas CPR rules when teaching any discipline. 
• Monitor Teaching Session: After completing the instructor course, you need to be monitored teaching a class within 6 months before you can independently teach.

• While experience as an instructor is helpful, it is not required. If you’re comfortable in a teaching environment and able to break down complex concepts for others, you could be a great fit!
• Instructor Certifications: Once you complete the instructor training, you’ll be prepared to teach life-saving CPR, First Aid, and AED courses to individuals, companies, or in your own training business.

• Sign up for an instructor course with Big Texas CPR LLC.
• Follow through with all the required classes and paperwork.
• Start teaching after being monitored by a senior instructor.

Whether you're looking to teach for yourself, your company, or as a business, becoming an instructor is a rewarding opportunity to help others learn life-saving skills.

 Come join our team.

You do NOT have to join our team prior to (or after) taking the instructor course; we would just love to have you!!

We provide the students, the location, the manikins, the books, the teaching material. 

You just teach and get paid!!

Here is what our instructors - employees do:

• Teach live classroom type classes. 
• Observe students perform hands-on skills tests.
• Get paid weekly via direct deposit.
• Are provided all materials used during classes or hands-on test sessions.
• Get paid after teaching a live class (up to $30 per hour).
• Get paid after conducting a Hands-on skills session (up to $40 per hour). 
• Get paid mileage from home to customer and back home (tax free of course).
• Get paid a bonus when they refer a new client. 

Contact us for information about joining our team of employee instructors