Become an AHA-Certified PALS Instructor
Looking to take the next step in your healthcare education journey? The PALS Instructor Course is your gateway to teaching lifesaving skills in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). This online, self-paced course equips aspiring instructors with everything they need to run AHA’s PALS instructor courses and facilitate skills practice and testing for HeartCode® PALS Part 1 eLearning sessions.
The PALS Instructor Course offered by CPR123 equips participants with the expertise to teach Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Ideal for healthcare providers and professionals looking to become certified instructors, this course ensures mastery of lifesaving techniques for pediatric care.
Beyond healthcare, CPR123 opens the door for sports teams, school faculty, and community groups to enhance their emergency preparedness skills. With services available in New York and Texas, as well as the ability to travel for group training, CPR123 delivers reliable, high-quality instruction for those committed to making a difference in critical moments.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is designed for individuals who want to become AHA-certified PALS Instructors. Completing this course is a key step in earning your PALS Instructor card and teaching others how to save lives.
What You’ll Learn
This comprehensive course prepares you to do the following:
- Plan and organize PALS courses
- Teach and guide students during skills practice and testing
- Administer written exams
- Maintain your PALS Instructor certification
- Gain insights into instructing AHA courses (includes 30 minutes of general instructor training)
You’ll also receive training to confidently lead PALS courses, helping your students master essential skills.
Steps To Become a PALS Instructor
- Complete the PALS Instructor Essentials Course online.
- Print your certificate of completion and present it at the in-person PALS Instructor Course.
- Attend and successfully complete the in-person PALS Instructor Course.
- Teach your first course under Faculty supervision for final evaluation.
Upon completing all steps, you’ll earn your PALS Instructor card, valid for two years.
Prerequisites
Before enrolling, ensure you have the following:
- A current PALS course completion card.
- Alignment with an AHA PALS Training Center accepting new instructors.
- Course Details
- Format: Online, self-directed (approximately 12 months of access after activation)
- Time: Includes a mix of general AHA instructor training and PALS-specific content.
Materials Provided:
- PALS Instructor Essentials Online (90-1430)
- Instructor manual
- Course monitoring guidance
- Training Center alignment support
- Why Choose the PALS Instructor Essentials Course?
With advanced online training and ongoing support, you’ll be fully prepared to make a positive impact from the start.
Whether it’s leading dynamic classroom sessions or facilitating hands-on skills testing, you’ll have the tools and confidence to help others learn PALS techniques. Ready to begin your instructor journey? Enroll in the PALS Instructor Essentials Course today!