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How much does it cost to become a CPR instructor?
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Tonya Lawrence, PhD, MSN, RN, CNM
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There are many options to become a CPR instructor, and the cost can vary considerably. A high price of $500.00 or more is too much. You may even find a location that will charge as little as $50.00 for filling out instructor paperwork and the cost of your instructor card.
You can become an instructor from AHA and/or American Red Cross. I included both organizations' websites below; you can read about their requirements to become an instructor. For example, AHA has a minimum age requirement and an online course to complete, in addition to teaching classes.
Deciding which one to choose depends on which is popularly required in your area. For example, hospitals in your area may only accept AHA as a requirement for health professional staff.
Additionally, be careful about private companies who state they teach AHA or American Red Cross content but are not approved by either national organization. Their cost may be higher, and they are not required to follow national/international AHA or American Red Cross standards in their courses.
All the best as you work towards your instructor status. I have been a CPR instructor for over 10 years and have appreciated the knowledge and skills gained in caring of patients and my family.
References:
American Heart Association (2024). FAQs about AHA Training.
Website: https://cpr.heart.org/en/resources/faqs/course-faqs
American Red Cross (2024) Training Services
Website: https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/instructor-training?latitude=40.8175985&longitude=-73.0001068&searchtype=class&zip=medford%2C%20ny
You can become an instructor from AHA and/or American Red Cross. I included both organizations' websites below; you can read about their requirements to become an instructor. For example, AHA has a minimum age requirement and an online course to complete, in addition to teaching classes.
Deciding which one to choose depends on which is popularly required in your area. For example, hospitals in your area may only accept AHA as a requirement for health professional staff.
Additionally, be careful about private companies who state they teach AHA or American Red Cross content but are not approved by either national organization. Their cost may be higher, and they are not required to follow national/international AHA or American Red Cross standards in their courses.
All the best as you work towards your instructor status. I have been a CPR instructor for over 10 years and have appreciated the knowledge and skills gained in caring of patients and my family.
References:
American Heart Association (2024). FAQs about AHA Training.
Website: https://cpr.heart.org/en/resources/faqs/course-faqs
American Red Cross (2024) Training Services
Website: https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/instructor-training?latitude=40.8175985&longitude=-73.0001068&searchtype=class&zip=medford%2C%20ny