Thank you for your interest in the American Heart Association ACLS Instructor Training course with Arise & RESQ. To enroll in a class or view our current schedule, click here. This page outlines course prerequisites, required skills, necessary materials, and how to prepare for the class. It also details what you need to do to achieve Instructor status. For information on time and costs associated with becoming an AHA instructor or AHA Training Site, click here. If you have any questions, please call us at 317-961-1480 or contact us through our website or email contact@arisesafety.com 

Course Prerequisites

1. Current AHA Certifications: You must hold unexpired AHA BLS Provider and ACLS certification cards from 2020.
2. BLS Instructor Status: You must be an active AHA BLS Instructor.
3. ACLS Skills: You must demonstrate exemplary ACLS Provider skills (see the list below).
4. Instructor Exam: You must pass the ACLS instructor exam.
5. AHA Training Center Alignment: Speak with an AHA Training Center Coordinator to get your alignment approved before attending the Instructor Course. Those who complete our Instructor Courses will be aligned with Arise & RESQ.

Required Course Materials

You must obtain the following materials before the class starts:

1. Instructor Essentials Online Class: All instructor candidates must complete the online ACLS Instructor Essentials course. This course is included in your course fee. It lasts 2 hours, and you must bring your completion certificate to the in-person class.

2. Course Materials: Information on how to obtain materials will be in your course orientation packet after registration. All prices are approximate:

   • AHA 2020 ACLS Instructor Manual: $55.00
   • AHA 2020 ACLS Provider Manual: $42.00
   • 2020 ACLS Course DVD/USB/Digital Videos: $105.00

Required Skill Proficiencies

You must correctly demonstrate the following skills at the start of the Instructor course:

• Cardiac Arrest Management
• Management of Bradycardia Arrhythmias
• Management of Tachycardia Arrhythmias
• Basic EKG Interpretation Skills

How to Prepare for the AHA ACLS Instructor Course

1. Practice Your Skills: The ACLS Instructor Manual contains a skill check-off sheet to evaluate your students. Study the skills checklist, and practice the skills yourself. You can also observe a friend performing the skills and check off the steps they complete correctly. Rewatch AHA ACLS course videos for additional practice or audit an ACLS course by contacting Arise & RESQ. If you cannot demonstrate these skills at the beginning of the course, you will not be permitted to continue and will need to attend the next session.

2. Read the Manuals: Thoroughly review both the AHA ACLS for Healthcare Provider Instructor Manual and the AHA ACLS for Healthcare Provider Student Manual.

Post Instructor Training Requirements

After completing the course, instructors must join the AHA ATLAS. This membership is essential for maintaining your instructor status and accessing necessary resources.