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Become a Certified AHA BLS Instructor Serving Tampa

Train once. Teach for years.

In-person American Heart Association BLS Instructor training for Tampa-area candidates, with required instructor monitoring included.

$350 instructor course
5-hour in-person training
 

Required online course and instructor manual sold separately.

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

Train at CPR Buddy’s St. Petersburg classroom, a short drive from Tampa across the bridge.

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Course Highlights

• No alignment fees or surprise costs

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

• Instructor status through an authorized AHA Training Center

• One-day in-person BLS Instructor class

​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.

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Need a BLS Provider Card?

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


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.

Earn More. Simple eCard Pricing for BLS Instructors
 

No matter where you're teaching, you’ll have simple, affordable access to AHA eCards.

No alignment fees. No surprises. Just straightforward pricing so you can focus on teaching and growing your classes.

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

BLS Provider | Basic Life Support

For healthcare professionals

$5 per eCard

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

Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED

For schools, workplaces, and public

$23 per eCard

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View St. Petersburg Calendar

Based in St. Petersburg, many instructor candidates travel from Tampa, Clearwater, Largo, and Sarasota for a structured, straightforward path to BLS Instructor certification.

​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 Tampa, Florida.
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