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Become a CPR Instructor – Change Lives and Open New Opportunities
Whether you want to train your own team or start a CPR business, becoming a certified American Heart Association (AHA) instructor is your next big move. At RGV CPR, we’ll guide you step-by-step through the instructor certification process and give you the tools, mentorship, and confidence to succeed—whether you’re teaching in-house, part-time, or full-time.
Upcoming Instructor Course Dates
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Our instructor courses are a two-day, hands-on learning experience. ​​
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BLS Instructor Course: Friday and Saturday, March 6 - 7, 2026 (Deadline to apply 3/2/26)
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Heartsaver Instructor Course: Friday and Saturday, April 3 - 4, 2026 (Deadline to apply 3/27/26)
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BLS Instructor Course: Friday and Saturday, May 8 - 9, 2026 (Deadline to apply 5/1/26)
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Heartsaver Instructor Course: Friday and Saturday, June 5 - 6, 2026 (Deadline to apply 5/29/26)
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BLS Instructor Course: Friday and Saturday, July 3 - 4, 2026 (Deadline to apply 6/26/26)
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Heartsaver Instructor Course: Friday and Saturday, August 7 - 8, 2026 (Deadline to apply 7/31/26)
Day 1
Course Lesson Plan
AHA Policies
Teaching Practice
Course Exam
Day 2
Teach-back
Administrative Requirements
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Course Tuition: $490
The investment for our American Heart Association CPR Instructor Certification Course includes:
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AHA Instructor Essentials Online Course
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AHA Digital Instructor Manual
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AHA Digital Student Manual
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AHA Digital Course Video
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2 day Instructor Class
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2-year AHA Instructor Certification
Prerequisites
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Be at least 18 years of age
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Complete our Instructor Readiness Guide
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Take the Instructor Readiness Quiz and pass with an 80% or better
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Be AHA certified at the student level in the course you want to teach (BLS or Heartsaver)
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Apply for an Instructor Course