Become an AHA-Certified BLS Instructor Near Brandon
Train once. Teach for years.
Live in Brandon and ready to start teaching CPR? Our in-person American Heart Association BLS Instructor course is held in St. Petersburg — just a short drive away — and is trusted by healthcare professionals across Florida. CPR Buddy makes it simple to get certified with no alignment fees, no recurring costs, and flexible options to teach in-person or virtually.

✅ Course Highlights:
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✔️ No alignment fees or surprise costs
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✔️ One-day, in-person BLS Instructor class
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✔️ Includes required AHA monitoring session
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✔️ Instructor status through an authorized AHA Training Center
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✔️ Eligible to teach CPR, BLS, HeartSaver®, and First Aid
Teach BLS and Earn More – Flexible, Profitable, Rewarding!
Competitive Pricing on Certification Cards
Save more with affordable card options that won't break the bank.
No Alignment Fees
Start teaching without the hassle of extra fees for aligning with a training center.
Flexible Teaching Options:
Teach in-person or virtually to fit your schedule and your students' needs.
Certification Process
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Completion of the BLS Instructor Essentials Online course. Sold separately $41.20. Duration:1 hour.
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Participation in the in-person Instructor-Led AHA BLS Instructor class. $350. Duration: 5 hours.
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Successful demonstration of BLS skills and understanding of administrative responsibilities.
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Mentored teaching experience under the supervision of an experienced AHA Instructor in our St Petersburg office within six months.
Prerequisites
1. Completion of the BLS Instructor Essentials Online course. Sold separately $41.20. Duration:1 hour.
2. 2020 BLS Instructor Manual. Sold separately.
eBook $47.05
Print Manual $49.75 plus shipping
3. Current American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification.
4. Strong understanding of BLS skills and concepts.
5. 18 years of age.
Teach More, Earn More: 7 Course Options for
BLS Instructors
1. BLS for Healthcare Providers
2. Heartsaver® CPR AED
3. Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED
3. Heartsaver® First Aid
4. Heartsaver® Pediatric First Aid CPR AED
5. BLS Renewal
6. Bloodborne Pathogens Training
7. Infant CPR
This course is held in St. Petersburg, FL — easily accessible from Brandon, Riverview, Valrico, Seffner, and surrounding communities.