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.

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Why Become a CPR Instructor?

• Train your own employees—on your schedule

• Launch or grow a CPR training business

• Share your expertise as a healthcare professional, educator, or coach

• Empower your community to save lives

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Upcoming Instructor Course Dates

Our instructor courses are a two-day, hands-on learning experience. Day 1: covers how to teach the course, practice teaching, administrative requirements, and course exam. Day 2:  you’ll put your skills into action by teaching a pre-assigned class module to a real class.​

• Heartsaver Instructor Course: Friday and Saturday, December 5 - 6, 2025 (Deadline to apply 12/1/25)

• BLS Instructor Course: Friday and Saturday, January 2 - 3, 2026 (Deadline to apply 12/29/25)

• Heartsaver Instructor Course: Friday and Saturday, February 6 - 7, 2026 (Deadline to apply 2/2/26)

• BLS Instructor Course: Friday and Saturday, March 6 - 7, 2026 (Deadline to apply 3/2/26)

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Course Tuition: $490

The investment for our American Heart Association CPR Instructor Certification Course includes:

• AHA Instructor Essentials Online Course

• AHA Digital Instructor Manual

• AHA Digital Student Manual

• AHA Digital Course Video

• 2 day Instructor Class​

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Prerequisites

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Complete our Instructor Readiness Guide

• Take the Instructor Readiness Quiz and pass with an 80% or better

• Be certified at the student level in the course you want to teach (BLS or Heartsaver)

• Apply for an Instructor Course

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Ready to take the first step?

📆 CLICK HERE to start the Instructor Readiness Guide
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Seats are limited—don’t wait to start your journey.
The sooner you start, the sooner you can teach, lead, and make a real difference.