Instructor Preparation: Understand the roles and responsibilities of a Heartsaver instructor, including teaching methodologies, class organization, and effective communication techniques for delivering engaging and informative instruction. AHA Guidelines Overview: Review current AHA Heartsaver guidelines, including updates in CPR techniques, rescue breathing, chest compressions, AED use, and first aid interventions, ensuring instructors are knowledgeable of the latest evidence-based practices. Skills Practice and Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in performing Heartsaver skills, including adult, child, and infant CPR, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), relief of choking, and basic first aid techniques. Course Management: Learn how to effectively manage Heartsaver courses, including scheduling, registration, equipment setup, and administration of written and skills assessments to ensure participant competency. Feedback and Evaluation: Develop skills for providing constructive feedback and evaluation to course participants, fostering skill improvement and confidence in responding to emergencies. Classroom Facilitation: Practice delivering Heartsaver instruction in a classroom setting, including lecture presentations, hands-on skills practice sessions, and interactive learning activities to engage participants and reinforce learning objectives. Teaching Methodologies: Explore a variety of teaching methodologies and instructional techniques for catering to diverse learning styles, including visual aids, demonstrations, group discussions, and scenario-based simulations. Quality Assurance: Understand the importance of maintaining quality assurance in Heartsaver instruction, including adherence to AHA guidelines, monitoring participant performance, and continuous improvement of teaching practices.
Lay rescuers Workplace responders Teachers and educators Coaches and athletic trainers Childcare providers Individuals interested in becoming certified Heartsaver instructors
Current Heartsaver certification in CPR and AED (for the course you intend to teach) Completion of the AHA Heartsaver Instructor Essentials Online Course (included in the instructor package)
The Heartsaver Instructor Course typically spans one to two days, depending on the specific requirements of the training center and the number of participants.