AHA Instructor Resources

It is required that the instructor teaches a minimum of four (4) classes within the current certification period.  To successfully renew instructorship, it is also required that the instructor teach a course while being monitored by a TCLS Training Faculty (TF) and demonstrate that (s)he meets the minimum instructor qualifications.  The process is outlined below:

1. The AHA instructor will complete the Instructor/TF Renewal Checklist form, identifying the discipline for renewal and the TF requested to monitor. Submission of the “Instructor/TF Renewal Checklist” will alert the requested TF via automated email.
• If requesting to be monitored at EVMS, please select a monitoring date from the calendar. This option is a $50 fee paid to TCLS.
• If making arrangements directly with the Training Faculty (TF), please enter their email address as well. This will generate an automated email to the selected TF, allowing direct communication between the instructor and TF to identify a monitoring date.  For reference, a list of TF with contact information is provided on the TCLS website.
2. The AHA instructor will teach a course for the discipline identified, while the TF monitors the course and completes the “Instructor Monitoring Tool” form. Through the use of this form, the TF will/will not recommend the instructor for renewal.
3. AHA instructors recommended for renewal by the TF will complete the “Instructor Monitoring Acknowledgement” form.
4. After verifying the instructor’s profile, the TCLS Life Support Coordinator will notify the instructor via email and include instructions for acquiring the new instructor card.

The fee for each instructor renewal is $50/instructor/discipline unless otherwise specified.  This fee includes the cost of the instructor card and associated administrative fees.

To request to align with TCLS after an instructor completing an AHA Instructor course, or to transfer your instructor alignment to TCLS:

1. The AHA instructor will complete the Instructor/TF Renewal Checklist form, identifying the discipline for renewal and the TF requested to monitor. Submission of the “Instructor/TF Renewal Checklist” will alert the requested TF. A copy of your current AHA Instructor card will need to be provided.
2. If requesting to be monitored at EVMS, please select a monitoring date from the calendar. This option is a $50 fee paid to TCLS.
• If making arrangements directly with the Training Faculty (TF), please enter their email address as well. This will generate an automated email to the selected TF, allowing direct communication between the instructor and TF to identify a monitoring date.  For reference, a list of TF with contact information is provided on the TCLS website.
3. Training Center Coordinator (TCC) will provide a copy of the AHA Instructor Records Transfer Request form to the instructor candidate for completion.
   • The TCC will complete Section 1 and send it along to the instructor.
   • The instructor will complete Section 2 and send it to their current TCC.
   • The current TCC will complete Section 3 and forward a copy to TCLS with a copy of the instructor records.
4. Request to transfer the Instructor ID by logging into the AHA Instructor Network and submitting a request to the AHA.
5. After successfully meeting the requirements for alignment, an email with will be provided to the instructor with a new Instructor Ecard from the AHA. It is required that the instructor “claim” the new card and save a PDF copy.

Please note: TCF status does not automatically transfer with your alignment to TCLS.

Rosters are to be submitted online using the AHA Course Roster form. The roster fee is $15.00 for each course. The cost of eCards vary depending on the course taught, as illustrated below.

BLS Provider eCards

• BLS Provider eCard - $5.85

ACLS Provider eCards

• ACLS Provider eCard - $8.95

PALS Provider eCards

• PALS Provider eCard - $8.95

PEARS Provider eCards

• PEARS Provider eCard - $8.95

Heartsaver eCards

• Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED eCard - $20.00
• Heartsaver CPR AED eCard - $20.00
• Heartsaver First Aid eCard - $20.00
• Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED eCard - $20.00
• Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED eCard - $20.00

Heartsaver for K-12 Schools eCards

• New Heartsaver K-12 eCard - $5.00

ASLS

• ASLS Provider eCard - $8.95