Have current AHA provider status in the discipline for that Instructor Course and be proficient in all the skills of that discipline. Disciplines include ACLS, BLS, PALS, PEARS and Heartsaver.

Apply to and become accepted by an authorized AHA TC. 

Complete an Instructor Candidate Application for the TC before enrolling in an AHA Instructor Course.

Successfully complete the Instructor Essentials Course for the discipline for which you are becoming an Instructor, including both the online portion and the classroom/hands-on session.

Successfully be monitored teaching at least two classes within 6 months of completing the hands-on session of their Instructor Essentials Course.