Want to become a CPR instructor? Embark on an exhilarating path filled with personal and professional development. As a CPR instructor, you have the chance to make a significant impact on individuals and communities. Collaborate with renowned organizations, establish your own training center, or actively engage in promoting community safety. The possibilities are endless. Start your enriching journey as a CPR instructor today.
As a certified CPR instructor, you enjoy the freedom to teach classes on your own terms, setting a schedule that works for you. You also have the unique ability to negotiate your pay based on the courses you offer. You can significantly increase your earning potential by earning additional certifications as more companies seek your expertise for training. This paves the way for remarkable career advancement and personal satisfaction.
So, how can you take on this rewarding role as a CPR instructor? The steps are straightforward and accessible. Start by enrolling in a CPR course from one of the four nationally accredited certification bodies: the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Health and Safety Institute, or National Safety Council. Once you successfully complete a CPR/AED provider course, the next step is to take an instructor course from a reputable organization. Most of these programs combine online learning with in-person instruction from a qualified trainer. After finishing the Instructor Course, you will be observed during your first class to ensure your mastery of the content. With your instructor certification, you can join an established training center or embark on the exciting journey of starting your own. Embrace the chance to make a difference while building a successful career!
Now that you are a CPR instructor, how are you affiliated with a training center? The Beating Heart Center is a training center for most of the four accredited training brands. When you take an instructor course, the easiest thing is to affiliate with the training center that provides your training. Suppose you want to start your training center. In that case, you must decide which CPR brand you would like to set up your training center under because the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Health and Safety Institute, and National Safety Council have different ways to set up their affiliations.
To set up a Training center with the AHA, you must first affiliate with a local training center. You will need to become an Instructor Trainer to provide instructor courses, which qualifies you to become a Training Faculty member. After acquiring an instructor Trainer certification, you will need at least five other affiliated instructors to move to the Training Site under your current Training Center. You can apply for Training Center status after four years as a training site. AHA is the most complicated of the four brands.
All instructors are affiliated with the American Red Cross, but you can sign an agreement as an organization to teach Red Cross materials. Other companies can assign your instructor status to other companies.
The minimum requirement to become a Health and Safety Institute Training Center is to fill out a Training Center application, purchase the course materials you plan to teach, and have at least one affiliated instructor qualified to teach the course.
To become a certified training center, you must complete an application with your credentials and submit it for approval. Once you receive approval to become a National Safety Institute Training Center, you can purchase all necessary materials for teaching their courses.
The Beating Heart Center offers Instructor Training courses that can certify you as an instructor in multiple CPR brands in a single class. We will guide you on how the business operates and how to organize classes effectively. Additionally, we provide mentorship support to all those we train. With over 24 years of experience, The Beating Heart Center is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. If you're interested, be sure to check out our Instructor Trainer course now!
