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BLS Instructor Training in Johnson City & the Tri-Cities
Review BLS instructor prerequisites, required purchases, tuition, and upcoming training through Tri-Cities Campus.
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Before you enroll
Plan for the full instructor investment
The $285 course is only one part of the pathway. The current AHA route is about $485.45 before teaching equipment, followed by an estimated $250–$2,000+ equipment setup and any applicable monitoring, alignment, eCard, or operating costs.
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Course Requirements
A provider card alone is not enough to begin teaching.
The instructor course is one step in a larger credentialing pathway. Review every requirement and confirm your Training Center or organization will accept you before paying for the course or outside materials.
- 1Choose the American Heart Association or American Red Cross pathway before purchasing materials; the provider credential, coursework, materials, and affiliation must match the pathway you plan to teach.
- 2Hold a current BLS Provider credential for the selected pathway and be able to perform every required provider-level skill proficiently.
- 3AHA candidates must be at least 18, be accepted by an AHA Training Center before enrolling, and have an Instructor Candidate Application on file with that Training Center.
- 4Complete the required online instructor coursework before the applicable in-person Instructor Essentials session and bring the completion certificate when directed.
- 5Successfully complete the one-day, in-person instructor course and all required testing or skills demonstrations.
- 6Complete required course monitoring within the timeframe established by the selected organization. AHA candidates must successfully be monitored teaching within six months of the hands-on session.
- 7Complete Training Center or Training Site alignment and any required platform registration before teaching independently or issuing course-completion credentials.
Pathway note: The purchase list shown in the investment section is for the AHA pathway. American Red Cross candidates follow Red Cross-specific requirements, materials, and pricing supplied for that pathway.
Review the official AHA instructor pathway →What You’ll Learn
The American Heart Association and American Red Cross BLS Instructor pathways prepare qualified BLS providers to teach provider-level BLS and CPR courses. The one-day instructor course develops the skills needed to organize lessons, coach students, evaluate hands-on performance, and follow the standards of the selected training organization.
Instructor candidates must hold a current BLS Provider credential that matches the American Heart Association or American Red Cross pathway they plan to teach. Additional online coursework, monitoring, affiliation, materials, and equipment requirements also apply.
Program Length & Structure
Exact program length: 1 Day
- The BLS Instructor Trainer course is completed in one scheduled in-person training day.
- Any required online prerequisite coursework must be completed as directed before the applicable in-person session or monitoring step.
Select a cohort above and choose See schedule to review the exact dates and required attendance for that class.
Tuition & Required Instructor Investment
Plan for the complete investment
About $485.45 before teaching equipment
This combines the $285 Winder CNA Training course with the currently listed AHA online course and 2025 instructor-material package. Equipment, alignment, monitoring, eCards, taxes, shipping, and recurring teaching supplies may add more.
1. Winder CNA Training course
One-day BLS Instructor course
Classroom instruction, skills session, and hands-on instructor training.
2. AHA purchases made separately
These items are not included in the $285 tuition.
3. Equipment required before teaching your own classes
- Adult and infant CPR manikins
- AED training devices
- Bag-mask and ventilation equipment
- Manikin lungs, face shields, and sanitation supplies
- Course-specific student materials and eCards
- Computer, display, and reliable video playback
Equipment estimate: the live Winder CNA Training page estimated approximately $250–$2,000+ depending on the number and type of manikins, AED trainers, and supplies purchased. Confirm the exact equipment ratios and standards with your Training Center before buying a package.
Other possible costs
Training Center or Training Site affiliation, instructor monitoring, course-completion eCards, insurance, replacement consumables, shipping, and organization-specific fees are not included unless your chosen pathway expressly says otherwise.
AHA store prices can change. The linked AHA product pages control the purchase price shown at checkout. American Red Cross materials and fees differ from the AHA figures above.
Credential & Instructor Pathway
- Instructor candidates must follow the requirements of their selected American Heart Association or American Red Cross instructor pathway.
- Course completion is one part of the process; all provider, online-course, monitoring, affiliation, and equipment requirements must also be satisfied before teaching independently.
Straight Answers Before You Enroll
BLS Instructor Questions
Clear details about format, schedule, training location, tuition, eligibility, and certification.
Who can take the BLS Instructor course?
Instructor candidates must already hold a current BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross that matches their selected instructor pathway.
Is the BLS Instructor course online or in person?
The instructor pathway combines required online preparation with a one-day, in-person practical course.
How much does the BLS Instructor course cost?
Course tuition is $285. Required online coursework, instructor manuals, course videos, and teaching equipment are separate purchases; the detailed cost list appears in the tuition section.
When does the next BLS Instructor course start?
New BLS Instructor cohorts are added regularly. Call (423) 671-8800 for the next scheduled start date.
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Where is the BLS Instructor course offered?
BLS Instructor training is offered through Tri-Cities Campus. Confirm the campus and exact schedule shown on your selected course date before registering.
Does the course include the equipment needed to teach BLS?
No. Instructor candidates are responsible for obtaining the required teaching materials, manikins, AED training devices, and other equipment before conducting their own classes.
Can I teach immediately after the instructor course?
Completing the course is one part of the instructor pathway. Candidates must satisfy all requirements of the applicable American Heart Association or Red Cross instructor process before teaching independently.
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