HEALTHCARE
Advanced Stroke Life Support
Instructor Course
Instructor Course
WHO SHOULD TAKE THE COURSE?
The ASLS (Advanced Stroke Life Support) Instructor course is designed for healthcare professionals who want to teach the ASLS Blended Learning Course to other healthcare providers. This includes those who are already ASLS instructors and those who want to become instructors
QUALIFICATIONS
The current requirements to become an ASLS® instructor are:
PREREQUISITES FOR INSTRUCTOR ESSENTIALS
Prior to taking this course, candidates must have a current Provider Card for the discipline they wish to teach. Candidates must also have aligned with an AHA Training Center that is accepting new instructors for their discipline.
COURSE COVERS
• Planning and preparation for courses
• Instructing courses
• Conducting written exams, skills practice and skills testing
• Keeping your Instructor status current
• Includes of general information about instructing AHA courses, followed by discipline course-specific information
• Course information is available for 24 months following online activation
• Continued education credits available
NEXT STEPS FOR BECOMING AN INSTRUCTOR
Following successful completion of the Instructor Essentials Course, candidates must also be monitored by Faculty teaching their first course within six months of completing the classroom portion. Upon successful completion of all steps, candidates receive an Instructor card, valid for two years.
COURSE DELIVERY
Blended learning includes a combination of eLearning, in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner, and a hands-on session.
The ASLS (Advanced Stroke Life Support) Instructor course is designed for healthcare professionals who want to teach the ASLS Blended Learning Course to other healthcare providers. This includes those who are already ASLS instructors and those who want to become instructors
QUALIFICATIONS
The current requirements to become an ASLS® instructor are:
- Active licensure or certification as a healthcare professional whose responsibilities include caring for patients at risk for a stroke
- Education experience as a trainer or adult educator (minimum 6 months recommended)
- Alignment with a registered ASLS® Training Center authorized by the GCRME to teach the curriculum
- Successful completion of an ASLS® Instructor Course, which has as prerequisites:
- Completion within prior year of an ASLS® Provider Course with a minimum posttest score of 85%
PREREQUISITES FOR INSTRUCTOR ESSENTIALS
Prior to taking this course, candidates must have a current Provider Card for the discipline they wish to teach. Candidates must also have aligned with an AHA Training Center that is accepting new instructors for their discipline.
COURSE COVERS
• Planning and preparation for courses
• Instructing courses
• Conducting written exams, skills practice and skills testing
• Keeping your Instructor status current
• Includes of general information about instructing AHA courses, followed by discipline course-specific information
• Course information is available for 24 months following online activation
• Continued education credits available
NEXT STEPS FOR BECOMING AN INSTRUCTOR
Following successful completion of the Instructor Essentials Course, candidates must also be monitored by Faculty teaching their first course within six months of completing the classroom portion. Upon successful completion of all steps, candidates receive an Instructor card, valid for two years.
COURSE DELIVERY
Blended learning includes a combination of eLearning, in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner, and a hands-on session.
