Steps to Become an Instructor Trainer
AHA Aligned with APHE TC
Training-the-Trainer Application
Approved Training Faculty
Train-the-Trainer Classes are available to Instructors who are aligned or affiliated with the APHE TC.
Approved Training Faculty
Training-the-Trainer Application
Approved Training Faculty
In order to teach Train-the-Trainer Classes, APHE TC Instructors must first be approved as Training Faculty (TF). If you are not already TF, click here to learn more and apply.
Training-the-Trainer Application
Training-the-Trainer Application
Training-the-Trainer Application
In order to offer Train-the-Trainer Classes, you must apply to be an AHA Instructor Essentials Faculty (IEF) with the APHE TC.
Pay a One-Time Fee
Train-the-Trainer Agreement
Training-the-Trainer Application
The Fee to become an AHA Instructor Essentials Faculty (IEF) with the APHE TC is $499 per IEF.
You will receive a link to pay when your application is approved.
Train-the-Trainer Agreement
Train-the-Trainer Agreement
Train-the-Trainer Agreement
You will review and sign the "APHE Train-the-Trainer Agreement.” This agreement explains what you can expect from APHE and what we expect from you.
Train-the-Trainer Education
Train-the-Trainer Agreement
Train-the-Trainer Agreement
You will receive access to APHE's Instructor Essentials Faculty (IEF) Education. This online class explains what you will be teaching in your Train-the-Trainer classes.
Set Up Your Classes
Report Instructor Candidates
Report Instructor Candidates
After the agreement is signed, use our online form to "Set Up an AHA Instructor Class" (access is restricted until the education and agreement are complete).
Report Instructor Candidates
Report Instructor Candidates
Report Instructor Candidates
As Instructor Candidates (new instructors who are not yet certified) sign up to participate in your Train-the-Trainer class, use our online form to "Report AHA Instructor Candidates."
The Fee to certify a new instructor is $99 per Instructor Candidate.
Communication from APHE
Report Instructor Candidates
Teach Your Train-the-Trainer Class
Since your Instructor Candidates are aligning with the APHE TC, we have some communication with them during the certification process. APHE ensures that your Instructor Candidates have the resources that they need and that we have the correct documentation.
Teach Your Train-the-Trainer Class
Teach Your Train-the-Trainer Class
Teach Your Train-the-Trainer Class
Teach your Instructor Candidates in the Train-the-Trainer class. Students arrive and sign in. You teach your class and submit the documentation, like every other class that you teach.
Monitored Teaching
Teach Your Train-the-Trainer Class
Congratulate the New Instructor!
After the Train-the-Trainer class, you will schedule time with each Instructor Candidates to monitor his or her first class. After the Instructor Candidate has successfully been monitored, complete the "TF Monitor Form."
Congratulate the New Instructor!
Teach Your Train-the-Trainer Class
Congratulate the New Instructor!
After an Instructor Candidate successfully completes the monitoring and documentation (sent electronically), an Instructor eCard is sent by APHE. Your hard work is done, and another AHA Instructor is certified to teach lifesaving skills!
Now That You Are an Approved Instructor Trainer...
1. Train-the-Trainer Education
You will receive access to APHE's Instructor Essentials Faculty (IEF) Education. This online class explains what you will be teaching in your Train-the-Trainer classes.
2. Set Up Your Classes
After the agreement is signed, use our online form to "Set Up an AHA Instructor Class" (access is restricted until the education and agreement are complete).
3. Report Instructor Candidates
As Instructor Candidates (new instructors who are not yet certified) sign up to participate in your Train-the-Trainer class, use our online form to "Report AHA Instructor Candidates."
The Fee to certify a new instructor is $99 per Instructor Candidate.
4. Communication from APHE TC
Since your Instructor Candidates are aligning with the APHE TC, we have some communication with them during the certification process. APHE ensures that your Instructor Candidates have the resources that they need and that we have the correct documentation.
5. Teach Your Train-the-Trainer Class
Teach your Instructor Candidates in the Train-the-Trainer class. Students arrive and sign in. You teach your class and submit the documentation, like every other class that you teach.
6. Monitored Teaching
After the Train-the-Trainer class, you will schedule time with each Instructor Candidates to monitor his or her first class. After the Instructor Candidate has successfully been monitored, complete the "TF Monitor Form."
7. Congratulate the New Instructor!
After an Instructor Candidate successfully completes the monitoring and documentation (sent electronically), an Instructor eCard is sent by APHE. Your hard work is done, and another AHA Instructor is certified to teach lifesaving skills!
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You must book through this website to attend classes. Enrollment through the AHA website does not secure your seat in a class.