Become an American Heart Association Certified BLS Instructor in Venice, Florida
Train once. Teach for years.
CPR Buddy helps motivated professionals and healthcare providers in Venice become certified BLS Instructors through the American Heart Association. This course equips you to lead CPR and First Aid classes, empowering you to share lifesaving skills with your community for years to come.

✅ Course Highlights:
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One-day, in-person BLS Instructor training
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No alignment fees or surprise costs
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Includes the required AHA monitoring session
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Instructor status through an authorized AHA Training Center
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Eligible to teach BLS, CPR, HeartSaver®, and First Aid
Teach BLS and Earn More – Flexible, Profitable, Rewarding!
Competitive Pricing on Certification Cards
Our Venice-focused program keeps costs manageable with budget-friendly options for student certification cards.
Skip Alignment Fees
Start your teaching career without the burden of alignment fees or hidden charges.
Flexible Teaching Options:
Once certified, you can return to Venice and offer classes at your workplace, in your community, or even virtually to meet student schedules.
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.
Need a BLS Provider Card?
You can complete the AHA HeartCode® BLS online course for $37.
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.
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
We’re proud to partner with Pasco-Hernando State College and serve instructors across Florida, including Riverview.
📍 Location Note: Training sessions are held at CPR Buddy’s authorized site in Florida. Venice participants can complete the one-day course and return ready to bring BLS instruction opportunities back to their local area.