AHA Instructor Course Information
AHA BLS Provider Instructor information.
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Important note: EVERY student MUST have their own email. If parents are setting this up for their child, they might have to create an email (maybe one that their child never uses?). We apologize for this inconvenience but all eBooks, Online codes, and certification cards are sent to students via email and can only be sent directly to the student.
Instructors must be over 18 years of age.
Instructors must have a laptop or computer. Tablets do not work for presenting classes or accessing the mandatory online sites.
Instructors must have a smart phone.
AHA mandates this as a live class - hybrid options are no longer an option.
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Total cost is $550. This includes the mandatory initial alignment with a AHA Training Site or Center, a reserved seat in a live class, the online Instructor Essentials course, one BLS Provider Manual, one BLS Instructor Manual, and one set of BLS Course videos. Every Instructor must have their own copies.
As an AHA BLS Instructor, you'll be able to teach the following AHA class types:
- BLS Provider CPR
- Heartsaver CPR/AED
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED
- Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR/AED
- Heartsaver for K-12 Schools
- Heartsaver First Aid Only
- Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens
Note: Heartsaver courses require additional instructor manuals, student books, and course videos (for teaching Heartsaver students). These items are available for sale when you register for your BLS Instructor class.
You will also be able to:
- Teach at your place of employment or outside work by holding your own classes.
- Issue certification cards to students.
- Post your classes on the AHA class locator.
- Teach anywhere in the US.
You must have a current AHA BLS Provider CPR certification at the time of your class. If you do not have a current AHA BLS Provider CPR certification, let us know and we can provide it at a discounted price.
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.
Big Texas CPR LLC is aligned with Bayside CPR & AED Training Center
ECSI Instructor Course Information
ECSI CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor information.
The ECSI CPR / AED / First Aid Instructor course is $275 per student. (Save $75 when learning both AHA and ECSI)
Instructors must be over 18 years of age.
Instructors must have a laptop or computer. Tablets do not work for presenting classes or accessing the mandatory online sites.
Instructors must have a smart phone.
Price includes:
- Online ECSI Instructor course
- Instructor course by Big Texas CPR
- 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.
Contact us so we can discuss the where and when later - much of this course is virtual and can be done online.
Dual Instructor Course Information
ECSI CPR/AED/First Aid & AHA Instructor information.
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.
You'll learn AHA first, then ECSI.
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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:
Instructor Training Options:
- 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.
Instructor Benefits:
- 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.
Requirements to Become an Instructor:
- 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.
- Equipment: Instructors must have a laptop or computer. Tablets do not work for presenting classes or accessing the mandatory online sites. Instructors must have a smart phone.
Additional Information:
- 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.
How to Get Started:
- 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.
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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
