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Get Certified as a BLS Instructor Near Sarasota

Train once. Teach for years.
Empower others — and yourself.

Earn your American Heart Association BLS Instructor certification serving Sarasota. CPR Buddy provides expert-led training, AHA Essentials modules, and all the tools to start teaching with confidence.

$350 instructor course
5-hour in-person training

Required online course and instructor manual sold separately.

Group of students receiving BLS Instructor training near Sarasota, Florida at an American Heart Association (AHA) certified CPR Buddy course.

​✅ Course Highlights:

  • ✔️ $350 pricing — no surprise fees

  • ✔️ One-day, in-person BLS Instructor class

  • ✔️ Instructor monitoring included at no extra charge

  • ✔️ Instructor status through an authorized AHA Training Center

  • ✔️ Eligible to teach CPR, BLS, HeartSaver®, and First Aid

  • ✔️ Fully aligned with AHA standards

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.

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Flexible Teaching Options:

Teach in-person or virtually to fit your schedule and your students' needs.


Certification Process

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  1. Completion of the BLS Instructor Essentials Online & Core course. Sold separately $43.90. Duration:1 hour.​

  2. Participation in the in-person Instructor-Led  AHA BLS Instructor class.  $350. Duration: 5 hours.

  3. Successful demonstration of BLS skills and understanding of administrative responsibilities.

  4. Mentored teaching experience under the supervision of an experienced AHA Instructor in our St Petersburg office within six months.


Prerequisites

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​1. Completion of the BLS Instructor Essentials Online & Core course. Sold separately $43.90.
    Duration: 1 hour.

2. 2025 BLS Instructor Manual. Sold separately.

• eBook $50.15 — recommended for updates

• Print Manual $53.05 plus shipping​

3. Current American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification.

Explore your BLS and CPR certification options near Sarasota before beginning the instructor course.

Need a BLS Provider Card?
You can complete the AHA HeartCode® BLS online course for $38.
The skills session is included in your BLS Instructor course—no extra charge.

4. Strong understanding of BLS skills and concepts.

5. 18 years of age.

Simple, Transparent eCard Pricing for CPR and BLS Instructors

With clear pricing and no surprises, you can focus on teaching instead of worrying about overhead.

Sample American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard for BLS Instructor candidates near Sarasota, Florida, issued through CPR Buddy

BLS Provider | Basic Life Support

For healthcare professionals

$5 per eCard

View St. Petersburg Calendar
Sample American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED eCard for BLS Instructor candidates near Sarasota, Florida, issued through CPR Buddy

​Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED

For schools, workplaces, and public

$23 per eCard

View St. Petersburg Calendar

Students traveling from Sarasota appreciate the simplicity and speed of training in St. Petersburg, with many also coming from Venice, Bradenton, and nearby coastal communities.

​Teach More, Earn More: 7 Course Options for BLS Instructors. 
No additional paperwork required.

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​

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Sample American Heart Association BLS Instructor eCard issued through CPR Buddy for certified instructors serving Sarasota, Florida.

This BLS Instructor course serves the Sarasota area. All sessions take place in nearby St. Petersburg at our main CPR Buddy training site.

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