BLS Instructor Course for Nurses and Healthcare Educators
Empower Your Clinical Team. Lead Your Unit. Save Lives.
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Advance your nursing career and take command of your facility’s clinical compliance by becoming an American Heart Association (AHA) certified BLS Instructor with Attentive Safety. This specialized course is designed for Nurse Educators, Clinical Managers, and Healthcare Professionals who seek to bring high-quality CPR training in-house.
Our program equips you with the advanced pedagogical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to certify your staff independently, eliminating the need for outside vendors and ensuring your team is always mission-ready. Under the mentorship of expert AHA Faculty, you will master the art of clinical instruction and high-stakes skills evaluation. Why Healthcare Educators Choose Attentive Safety
Course Logistics for Professionals
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the BLS Instructor Course
Q: What is the BLS Instructor Course at Attentive Safety?
A: This is an American Heart Association (AHA) certified program that prepares you to lead and certify others. It uses a blended learning format: a self-paced online Essentials course followed by a 5.5-hour in-person classroom session focused on high-level teaching methodology and skills evaluation.
Q: Who is eligible to take this course?
A: The course is specifically designed for:
Q: What are the mandatory prerequisites?
A: Before attending the in-person classroom session, you must:
Q: How much does the course cost?
A: The fee is $500.00. To secure your seat, payment must be received at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled class time.
Q: Where are the classes held?
A: We offer daily training at our professional Metro Atlanta hubs:
Q: What will I learn during the 5.5-hour in-person session?
A: You will master the AHA Instructor Cycle: Prepare, Teach, Test & Remediate, Close, and Keep Current. The session includes hands-on practice in managing classroom dynamics, conducting precise skills testing, and providing professional feedback to students.
Q: When can I start teaching BLS courses?
A: At Attentive Safety, we offer a fast-track path. You must be monitored teaching your first BLS course the day immediately following your classroom session. Once successfully monitored and registered on the AHA Instructor Network, you are authorized to teach nationwide.
Q: What certification will I receive?
A: Upon successful completion of the classroom course and your next-day monitoring, you will receive an AHA BLS Instructor eCard, valid for two years.
Q: What is the cancellation/refund policy?
A: All payments are non-refundable. Due to strict instructor-to-student ratios and limited seating, if you miss your session or arrive late, your payment will be forfeited.
A: This is an American Heart Association (AHA) certified program that prepares you to lead and certify others. It uses a blended learning format: a self-paced online Essentials course followed by a 5.5-hour in-person classroom session focused on high-level teaching methodology and skills evaluation.
Q: Who is eligible to take this course?
A: The course is specifically designed for:
- Healthcare professionals and nursing educators
- Emergency responders (EMTs, paramedics, firefighters)
- Corporate health and safety trainers
- Entrepreneurs looking to launch a CPR training business
Q: What are the mandatory prerequisites?
A: Before attending the in-person classroom session, you must:
- Hold a current, unexpired AHA BLS Provider Card.
- Complete the AHA BLS Instructor Essentials Online course.
- Be accepted by an AHA Training Center (Instructor Candidate Application on file).
Q: How much does the course cost?
A: The fee is $500.00. To secure your seat, payment must be received at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled class time.
Q: Where are the classes held?
A: We offer daily training at our professional Metro Atlanta hubs:
- Marietta: 1640 Powers Ferry Rd SE, Bldg 18, Suite 300
- Alpharetta: 2300 Lakeview Pkwy, Suite 700
- Norcross: 5051 Peachtree Corners Circle, Suite 200
Q: What will I learn during the 5.5-hour in-person session?
A: You will master the AHA Instructor Cycle: Prepare, Teach, Test & Remediate, Close, and Keep Current. The session includes hands-on practice in managing classroom dynamics, conducting precise skills testing, and providing professional feedback to students.
Q: When can I start teaching BLS courses?
A: At Attentive Safety, we offer a fast-track path. You must be monitored teaching your first BLS course the day immediately following your classroom session. Once successfully monitored and registered on the AHA Instructor Network, you are authorized to teach nationwide.
Q: What certification will I receive?
A: Upon successful completion of the classroom course and your next-day monitoring, you will receive an AHA BLS Instructor eCard, valid for two years.
Q: What is the cancellation/refund policy?
A: All payments are non-refundable. Due to strict instructor-to-student ratios and limited seating, if you miss your session or arrive late, your payment will be forfeited.
What Our New Instructors Are Saying
"A Game-Changer for My Workplace" "Our clinic needed an internal trainer to keep everyone compliant without the high cost of outside vendors. I took the BLS Instructor course at the Doraville location, and it was seamless. The instructors showed me exactly how to manage a classroom and remediate students effectively. It’s already saved our office thousands in training fees."
— Michelle V., Clinical Operations Manager
"Perfect for Busy Side-Hustlers" "I wanted to start my own CPR training business on weekends. Attentive Safety’s 7-day-a-week schedule allowed me to get certified on a Sunday without missing my weekday job. The 3:1 manikin ratio meant I got plenty of practice time. I felt fully prepared to register on the AHA Instructor Network the next day."
— Terrence W., Occupational Health Specialist
"Empowering and Informative" "Transitioning from a healthcare provider to an instructor felt daunting, but the way they break down the 'Prepare, Teach, and Test' cycle made it approachable. The 5.5-hour session was high-energy and packed with real-world scenarios. I left feeling like a professional educator, not just someone with a certification."
— Angela K., Pediatric Nurse
— Michelle V., Clinical Operations Manager
"Perfect for Busy Side-Hustlers" "I wanted to start my own CPR training business on weekends. Attentive Safety’s 7-day-a-week schedule allowed me to get certified on a Sunday without missing my weekday job. The 3:1 manikin ratio meant I got plenty of practice time. I felt fully prepared to register on the AHA Instructor Network the next day."
— Terrence W., Occupational Health Specialist
"Empowering and Informative" "Transitioning from a healthcare provider to an instructor felt daunting, but the way they break down the 'Prepare, Teach, and Test' cycle made it approachable. The 5.5-hour session was high-energy and packed with real-world scenarios. I left feeling like a professional educator, not just someone with a certification."
— Angela K., Pediatric Nurse
Attentive Safety is the premier AHA Training Center hub in Metro Atlanta specifically designed for Registered Nurses (RN), Nurse Educators, and Clinical Staff Development professionals seeking BLS Instructor Certification. Our facilities in Marietta, Alpharetta, and Norcross offer the official AHA Instructor Essentials curriculum required to lead in-house CPR compliance and certify nursing staff nationwide. Whether you are a Clinical Manager in Sandy Springs, a Nurse Practitioner in Cobb County, or a Health Educator in Gwinnett, our 7-day-a-week schedule provides the ultimate flexibility for those working 12-hour shifts. We specialize in helping healthcare professionals master the AHA Instructor Cycle, focusing on objective skills evaluation and remediation for high-stakes clinical environments. Get your AHA BLS Instructor eCard and start certifying your own team the day after your classroom session.
