Becoming an AHA BLS Instructor

(ACLS/PALS/PEARS Offered on an individual basis – Email Info@SierraBLS.com to inquire.)

As an AHA BLS Instructor you will be certified to teach all of the following courses:

BLS for HealthCare Providers
- Instructor-Led Training
- HeartCode BLS
Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED
- Instructor-Led Training
- Blended Learning
- Pediatric and Adult

The AHA has defined these 5 core competencies for all instructor candidates:

Skills: Instructors need to demonstrate mastery in all skills for the courses they teach. This includes both cognitive skills as well as psychomotor skills.
Course delivery: Instructors need to teach AHA materials correctly and as outlined in the appropriate Instructor Manual and Lesson Plans.
Testing: Instructors must be able to test students effectively.
Professionalism: Instructors need to maintain a high standard of ethics and professionalism when teaching AHA courses.
Program Administration: Instructors need to be able to manage time, space, materials, and paperwork in compliance with AHA guidelines.

To enroll in the Sierra BLS LLC AHA BLS Instructor Course, please follow these steps:

Pre-Class Preparation: Submit the following items via email to Info@SierraBLS.com at least five business days before the class date:
- Current AHA BLS Provider CPR card copy.
- AHA BLS Instructor Essentials Online certificate of completion.
- Completed Instructor Candidate Application.
Purchase Instructor Manuals: Obtain the BLS (and Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED if you plan to teach that discipline) Instructor Manuals and other necessary teaching materials. Sierra BLS LLC offers Instructor Packages for convenience, or materials can be purchased from any vendor.
Attend the BLS Instructor Course: Topics covered include AHA Program Administration, effective course planning and teaching, and course administration.
Instructor Monitoring: Must be completed within six months of the course to finalize certification. This will be where your competence as an Instructor is verified before you can be independent.

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Great class, great instruction and to the point!! No nonsense and it didn’t take all day long. Very efficient…

Beverly Harding

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Good class & very helpful teachers.

Brittany Jemmoua

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Professional, easy, and incredibly convenient. Would absolutely recommend. I did the instruction portion online and then went to Sierra for the skills portion. Will use this service again.

Benjamin Mangum

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Emily was a great instructor!!!

Andre Langenhuizen

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Great! Thorough to the point. Emily was awesome.

Marissa Matthews

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Instructor was very helpful

Harrison Coggeshall

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Informative and respectful of time.

Daniel Caringal

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Had a great time! Very informative and useful!

Teri Littler-Frazier

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I have over 45 years of nursing which required BLS, PALS, ACLS + AED. I can honestly state that Terry's class was one of the best in all of my history. His presentation is clear, concise + meaningful. He is oozing with knowledge, and willingly delivers it with ease. I doubt a living human has ever failed his class. I would highly recommend his class to everyone.

Carly Owens

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Terrence was awesome! He was thorough and personable and moved at a great pace for everyone in the class. I will definitely be returning to renew when it comes time, 5 Stars!My one complaint is that I did not get to meet this puppy 😜 maybe next time!!

Danelle McLean

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Thank you for the excellent class! I found it very informative, and your expertise made the class engaging and enjoyable. I also appreciated the responsiveness in scheduling a large group of people. Highly recommend Sierra BLS!

Tina Michelle

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Instructor was awesome! 13+ years experience, very knowledgeable, accommodating and affordable!

Angelina Penola

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Terrence was great!!

Circe Bailey

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I loved how efficient Terry was in teaching us and his constructive feedback

Jordan

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Small and efficient class. Instructor is great, most knowledgeable person I’ve ever had teach CPR. Highly recommend whether you are genuinely interested or just trying to fulfill a requirement

Sharon Hiatt

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Great class. Informative and fun. Highly recommend

Anitza A

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Professional, kind and informative cpr/aed class! I asked for a class on short notice and they replied quickly and were able to get me a class as soon as they could, which I appreciate so much and thank them for. Thank you Sierra Bls!

Victoria Lokke

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I had a really great experience to renew my BLS CPR. It was super easy to book a class online. The course instructor was very knowledgeable, hands-on, and helpful with answering questions. There is a nice 2-page guide supplied online with your online purchase with important points to remember and helps you prepare ahead of the class. Remember to submit online or bring your prior CPR card if you are taking a renewal class.I really like the class size as it was smaller than what I have experienced in the past at other facilities. This made it so much better and easier to get through the questions, material, practice, and was so much more efficient. He supplied a copy of my AHA card right away after taking the test as well as a nursing CEU certificate. Excellent! I will definitely come back for my next renewal!

Luz Raines

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Quick, thorough, easy. Terry was a great instructor.

Michelle Madrid

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Great BLS class and instructor. Signing up for a class was simple—many available dates and times to sign up for. The material was straight forward yet thorough. Their mannequins were also clean and functional.

Jordan McCarthy

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A fantastic presentation with example stories, good jokes, and interactivity. And cherry on top - he even installed a keyboard for me for my ergonomic office set up!

Megan Baker

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Terrance was an amazing teacher! Our company is much better prepared for an emergency, and we very much enjoyed his jokes, his generosity and knowledge. Thank you, Sierra BLS!

Ivett Ponce

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The instructor for my ACLS initial Certification made it very easy to understand. He truly has a gift for teaching & this is my official place to get my recertifications moving forward!

Michelle Perreira

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Great instructor, great class! I'm from California visiting... when my renewal comes up again, this is who I'll choose!Thank you Instructor Terance!

Ann Rose Ical

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I recently took the BLS certification course and it was an outstanding experience. The instructor is extremely knowledgeable, approachable, and kept the class engaged with practical demonstrations and clear explanations. I really appreciated how they tailored the course to everyone’s level of experience and made sure we were all comfortable performing CPR and using BVMs. I also appreciated how he brought us knee pads to use!! The hands-on practice helped me feel more confident in my skills. I highly recommend this instructor for anyone looking to gain or refresh their BLS certification – you won’t be disappointed.

Angelica Okonkwo

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This course was great! Terance has a wealth or knowledge along with instructor Jessica H. This was honestly the best ACLS class I have taken and this was my 5th renewal! I recommend Sierra BLS to any and all health care professionals or regular everyday people who want to be CPR/AED/First Aid Certified.

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sandiego lehman

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The Instructor was very nice and he answered all my questions and it was very understanding

Frankie Rowe

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I oddly enough had a class alone, but it was great and I learned a lot, thanks for everything!

Leslie Matejcek

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I used Sierra BLS for my BLS renewal and had a great experience. It was super easy to schedule and I was able to get in for a skills check ASAP. Very nice staff and a clean environment. Absolutely recommend and I will return for recertification in 2 years!

larry caton

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Very professional and experienced instructor. Easy to follow instructions and hands on sessions promoted an effective learning environment. I highly recommend this course and instructor.

Daniela Gonzalez

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Had class on 12/20/24 super informational, interactive! Really enjoyed classed!!

Megan Galloway

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I had to do an ACLS class for work (which is my nightmare) but Sierra BLS made it approachable and easy (ish). Great communication and lots of class times available. I'll use them again in the future!

Cameron Shonnard

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Honestly a great class that was concise and with an amazing teacher. They have the class set up very well and I feel incredibly confident going forward.

Kenna W.

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I highly recommend this company if you’re looking to get your BLS/ACLS. The instructor, Terrance is extremely knowledgeable and a great teacher. He’s very patient and understanding, and he will make sure to have all of your questions answered by the end of the day. I walked away from this course feeling much more confident in myself, my knowledge, and my practice.

Samantha Worsnop

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The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable, flexible, and supportive! I highly recommend this course for both initial certification and renewal.

Brenna Herpolsheimer

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If you need certification, this is the best place. The instructor is very knowledgeable, empathetic, and understanding. He even gave out some amazing tips and tricks! The place was cute (as was his puppy). The equipment was clean and easy to use. Highly recommend!

larissa spradlin

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Terance, the instructor, was very knowledgeable and so easy to work with! He made the class enjoyable. Highly recommend!

Stephanie Wright

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Great class availability and format of the content presented for ACLS renewal. The instructor was excellent and very informative. I will use Sierra BLS for future renewals!

Jessica Tittle

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Great course! I highly recommend.

John Franklin

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Great class, very informative

Johannah Macy

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Great BLS class!!

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They provide really easy classes, small size, and usually available practically immediately

Hyacinth Ventura

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The way they thought students is invaluable and according to their students mode of learning. You can really ask questions and clarify some of your thoughts about the course. It makes learning how to save a life looks easy to comprehend which makes us students confident to practice it in real life setting. Once again, thank you for the knowledge shared to us.

Kayci Christensen

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Great experience! Will definitely use them in the future. Terance made the process so easy.

Miranda Calvetti

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Super friendly and knowledgeable! Definitely recommend coming here for all your CPR needs.

Chasity Curry

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I really enjoyed taking the BLS class, the instructors are very confident, encouraging and informative. I will be back when it’s time to renew. Thank you Sierra BLS for your amazing work!!

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