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St. Petersburg, Florida
Become an American Heart Association Certified BLS Instructor with CPR Buddy
Train once. Teach for years.
In-person AHA BLS Instructor training in St. Petersburg, Florida, with required instructor monitoring included.
$350 instructor course
5-hour in-person training
Required online course and instructor manual sold separately.
Course Highlights
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Required AHA monitoring session included
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No alignment fees or surprise costs
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Eligible to teach CPR, BLS, HeartSaver®, and First Aid
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Instructor status through an authorized AHA Training Center
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One-day in-person BLS Instructor class
Teach BLS and Earn More – Flexible, Profitable, Rewarding!
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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 & Core course. Sold separately $43.90. 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 & 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
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.
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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
Where can I take an AHA BLS Instructor course in Tampa Bay?
CPR Buddy offers the AHA BLS Instructor course at its downtown St. Petersburg training site. The one-day, five-hour course costs $350. Required instructor monitoring is included and may be completed the same day when available or within six months.
How do I become an AHA BLS Instructor in Florida?
Begin with a current AHA BLS Provider eCard and acceptance by an AHA Training Center. Complete BLS Instructor Essentials, attend the instructor-led course, and successfully complete your monitored teaching session. After all requirements are completed, your Training Center issues your AHA BLS Instructor eCard and completes your Atlas alignment. CPR Buddy is an AHA Training Site aligned with Pasco-Hernando State College and guides candidates through this process.