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CPR Instructor Certification Classes

A CPR instructor certification lets you teach and certify other rescuers under a recognized agency. The course teaches you to run a class, coach skills practice, test students fairly and issue cards correctly.

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Instructor courses cover teaching method as much as content: how to explain the material, how to run skills practice and testing, and how to keep the paperwork and eCards straight. Most agencies also require you to be monitored teaching your first class before your instructor card is issued.

Providers list their instructor courses here alongside the class schedule. If you plan to teach for a living, ask about equipment bundles and the agency alignment on your course listings before you enroll.

Instructor at a glance

Class length
About 8 to 16 hours, often over two days, plus a monitored teaching session before your card is issued.
Certification valid for
2 years, and your own provider level card must stay current for the whole period.
Typical cost
$300 to $600 including the instructor essentials course and materials.
Prerequisites
A current provider card in the discipline you want to teach, commonly BLS or CPR/AED, and comfort teaching a group.
Class formats
In-person, or blended with online essentials before an in person classroom session.
Certifying agencies
American Heart Association, American Red Cross and Health & Safety Institute instructor programs.
After the course
Register with the agency, keep your skills current, and teach within the curriculum you are aligned to.

Who CPR instructor certification is for

These are the students who most often book this course, and the requirement that usually sends them looking.

  • Experienced rescuers

    BLS and CPR certified staff who want to teach instead of only practice.

  • Healthcare educators

    Nurse educators, clinical instructors and simulation staff who train colleagues in house.

  • Workplace safety officers

    Safety, EHS and HR staff who want to certify their own workforce rather than book outside trainers.

  • Teachers, coaches and trainers

    Educators, athletic staff and fitness professionals who add certification training to their work.

  • Business owners

    New training businesses that need an instructor card before they can run their own classes.

  • Current instructors

    Instructors adding a discipline, such as BLS, PALS or a specific agency's curriculum.

What a CPR instructor course covers

  • Teaching method

    Explaining skills clearly, demonstrating, and running practice the way the agency curriculum expects.

  • Skills testing and remediation

    Evaluating compressions and ventilation objectively and coaching a student who is struggling.

  • Running a class end to end

    Course timing, video use, room layout, manikin ratios and keeping a mixed group on pace.

  • Equipment and setup

    Manikins, AED trainers, bag masks, disinfecting between students and the supplies you need to stock.

  • Cards, rosters and compliance

    Issuing eCards, keeping records, and the agency rules you have to follow to stay current.

  • Building the business

    Pricing your classes, pitching to employers, and the group classes that fill a schedule.

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Instructor courses run less often than student classes, so book the next available date and check what equipment the course fee includes.

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Search terms for this course

Students look for this training in a lot of different ways. This page covers the searches below, and every class in the directory is listed under one of these course names.

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FAQ

Instructor questions, answered

The questions students ask before booking this course. The provider you book with is the last word on their own agency's rules.

  • What do I need before taking a CPR instructor course?

    A current provider card in the discipline you want to teach, most often BLS or adult CPR and AED, plus the agency's instructor essentials online course. Plan to be monitored teaching one class before your instructor card is issued.

  • How much does CPR instructor certification cost?

    Plan on $300 to $600. The range covers the essentials course, the classroom session, materials and which equipment, if any, is included.

  • How long does CPR instructor certification last?

    Two years, and you have to keep your own provider level card current, teach a minimum number of classes in some agencies, and renew on the same cycle.

  • Do I need to buy my own manikins to teach?

    Most instructors start with a small kit of manikins, an AED trainer and bag masks, and rent extra equipment for large classes. Many instructor courses offer a discounted equipment bundle.

  • Can I earn money teaching CPR?

    Yes. Instructors commonly charge $45 to $95 per student, and a well booked group class can be more profitable than open enrollment classes. Employers also pay a flat rate for on site training.

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Every listing shows the date, time, price, format and certifying agency, and registration happens on the provider's own page.

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