top of page

Become an American Heart Association Certified BLS Instructor with CPR Buddy

Train once. Teach for years.

Join CPR Buddy’s in-person BLS Instructor course in St. Petersburg — trusted by healthcare professionals across Florida and authorized by the American Heart Association.

Teach BLS and Earn More – Flexible, Profitable, Rewarding!

Florida BLS Instructor course led by an American Heart Association faculty member, training future CPR instructors in a supportive, hands-on classroom environment

✅ Course Highlights:

  • No alignment fees or surprise costs

  • One-day in-person BLS Instructor class

  • Fee includes required AHA monitoring session

  • Instructor status through an authorized AHA Training Center

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

​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

 

  1. Completion of the BLS Instructor Essentials Online & Core course. Sold separately $42.65. 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

 

​1. Completion of the BLS Instructor Essentials Online & Core course. Sold separately $42.65. Duration:1 hour.

2. 2025 BLS Instructor Manual. Sold separately.

eBook $48.70

Print Manual $51.50 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.

Keep More of What You Earn with Simple eCard Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing helps you keep your classes profitable without worrying about hidden costs or extra fees.

Teaching in Tampa or nearby areas? Many instructor candidates choose nearby St. Petersburg for a faster, more streamlined certification experience, with students regularly coming from Brandon, Riverview, and Wesley Chapel.

​Teach More, Earn More: 8 Course Options for BLS Instructors.
No additional paperwork required.

1. BLS for Healthcare Providers

2. BLS Renewal

3.Heartsaver® Direct First Aid & CPR Training

4. Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED

5.Heartsaver® CPR AED

6. Heartsaver® First Aid

7. Heartsaver® Pediatric First Aid CPR AED

8. Bloodborne Pathogens Training

​

Digital BLS Instructor certification card for sale in St. Petersburg, Florida — official AHA eCard.
bottom of page