The AHA Instructor Course is designed to teach the methods
needed to effectively instruct others in resuscitation courses.
Candidates must demonstrate satisfactory performance of lectures,
scenarios skills presentations, proper use of video based learning
and skills in student testing, assessment and remediation.
Candidates must also demonstrate a thorough knowledge of course
organization, course content and Instructor responsibilities as
well as AHA guidelines for the specific discipline.
Prerequisite for BCLS
Current Healthcare Provider status. MUST achieve a score of
84% or higher on the BLS instructor course prescreening and final
written. Must also successfully demonstrate all the CPR skill
requirements.
Prerequisite for ACLS/PALS
Current provider status in the discipline the candidate
wishes to teach. MUST achieve a score of 90% or higher on the ACLS
/ PALS instructor course prescreening and final written
examination.
Contact Information
Cathy Cotroneo
Administrative Assistant
(718) 990-8436
cotronec@stjohns.edu