Serving Maryland, Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia
— Instructor Academy
Turn Your Knowledge
Into Impact.
Become the Instructor Others Trust to Teach Life-Saving Skill
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, educator, entrepreneur, safety professional, or community leader, the CTR4HESS Instructor Academy provides the training, mentorship, and professional development to help you become a confident, capable instructor.
Instructor Development | Mentorship | Same-Day Monitoring When Applicable |
Business Development | Ongoing Support
— Instructor Academy
Turn Your Knowledge
Into Impact.
Become the Instructor Others Trust to Teach Life-Saving Skill
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, educator, entrepreneur, safety professional, or community leader, the CTR4HESS Instructor Academy provides the training, mentorship, and professional development to help you become a confident, capable instructor.
Instructor Development | Mentorship | Same-Day Monitoring When Applicable |
Business Development | Ongoing Support
The Academy Difference
More Than an Instructor Course.
A complete instructor-development experience built around credentialing, teaching
confidence, mentorship and professional growth.
Get Certified
Complete the applicable instructor pathway and required training components.
Learn to Teach
Develop confidence facilitating classe, demonstrating skills, coaching students and evaluating performance.
Get Mentored
Receive guidance before, during and after your instructor-development experience
Build Your Impact
Learn practical strategies for developing training opportunities in healthcare, workplaces, schools, childcare and communities.
We don’t simply prepare you to receive an instructor credential. We prepare you to become an instructor.
Community
$50
Basic First Aid
Build the confidence to recognize common emergencies, provide immediate care, and support a safer workplace or community.
2–4 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$75
CPR & AED
Hands-on adult, child, and infant CPR skills with practical AED response for non-medical rescuers.
2–3 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$85
CPR, AED & First Aid
A comprehensive, skills-focused class covering cardiac emergencies, AED use, choking, and essential first aid.
Up to 6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
The Academy Difference
More Than an Instructor Course.
A complete instructor-development experience built around credentialing, teaching confidence, mentorship and professional growth.
Get Certified
Complete the applicable instructor pathway and required training components.
Learn to Teach
Develop confidence facilitating classe, demonstrating skills, coaching students and evaluating performance.
Get Mentored
Receive guidance before, during and after your instructor-development experience
Build Your Impact
Learn practical strategies for developing training opportunities in healthcare, workplaces, schools, childcare and communities.
We don’t simply prepare you to receive an instructor credential. We prepare you to become an instructor.
Community
$50
Basic First Aid
Build the confidence to recognize common emergencies, provide immediate care, and support a safer workplace or community.
2–4 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$75
CPR & AED
Hands-on adult, child, and infant CPR skills with practical AED response for non-medical rescuers.
2–3 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$85
CPR, AED & First Aid
A comprehensive, skills-focused class covering cardiac emergencies, AED use, choking, and essential first aid.
Up to 6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Is This For Me?
Who Should Become an
Instructor?
Nurses & Healthcare
Professionals
Expand your profession
al capabilities.
Educators & Nursing Faculty
Bring life-saving education into your teaching environment.
Childcare Professionals
Strengthen safety education within childcare communities.
Safety & HR Professionals
Develop internal workforce-training capabilities.
Entrepreneurs
Build a professional training service or add training to an existing business.
Veterans & Military Professionals
Translate leadership and training experience into civilian impact.
Community & Faith Leader
Build emergency readiness where you serve.
Community
$50
Basic First Aid
Build the confidence to recognize common emergencies, provide immediate care, and support a safer workplace or community.
2–4 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$75
CPR & AED
Hands-on adult, child, and infant CPR skills with practical AED response for non-medical rescuers.
2–3 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$85
CPR, AED & First Aid
A comprehensive, skills-focused class covering cardiac emergencies, AED use, choking, and essential first aid.
Up to 6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Is This For Me?
Who Should Become an
Instructor?
Nurses & Healthcare
Professionals
Expand your profession
al capabilities.
Educators & Nursing Facult
Bring life-saving education into your teaching environment.
Childcare Professionals
Strengthen safety education within childcare communities.
Safety & HR Professionals
Develop internal workforce-training capabilities.
Entrepreneurs
Build a professional training service or add training to an existing business.
Veterans & Military Professionals
Translate leadership and training experience into civilian impact.
Community & Faith Leader
Build emergency readiness where you serve.
Community
$50
Basic First Aid
Build the confidence to recognize common emergencies, provide immediate care, and support a safer workplace or community.
2–4 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$75
CPR & AED
Hands-on adult, child, and infant CPR skills with practical AED response for non-medical rescuers.
2–3 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$85
CPR, AED & First Aid
A comprehensive, skills-focused class covering cardiac emergencies, AED use, choking, and essential first aid.
Up to 6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Is This For Me?
Who Should Become an
Instructor?
Nurses & Healthcare
Professionals
Expand your professional capabilities.
Educators & Nursing Facult
Bring life-saving education into your teaching environment.
Childcare Professionals
Strengthen safety education within childcare communities.
Safety & HR Professionals
Develop internal workforce-training capabilities.
Entrepreneurs
Build a professional training service or add training to an existing business.
Veterans & Military Professionals
Translate leadership and training experience into civilian impact.
Community & Faith Leader
Build emergency readiness where you serve.
Community
$50
Basic First Aid
Build the confidence to recognize common emergencies, provide immediate care, and support a safer workplace or community.
2–4 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$75
CPR & AED
Hands-on adult, child, and infant CPR skills with practical AED response for non-medical rescuers.
2–3 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$85
CPR, AED & First Aid
A comprehensive, skills-focused class covering cardiac emergencies, AED use, choking, and essential first aid.
Up to 6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Instructor Pathways
Choose the Path That Fits Your
Goals.
Explore the instructor-development pathways currently offered through CTR4HESS.
Healthcare
AHA BLS Instructor
For qualified candidates interested in teaching Basic Life Support within the applicable AHA instructor framework.
Community & Workplace
CPR/AED & First Aid Instructor
Develop the ability to provide applicable CPR, AED and First Aid programs through the training organization(s) you support.
PediatriC
ACLS/PALS Instructor
For professionals serving childcare, education and family-focused environments.
Not Sure Which Instructor Path Is Right for You?
Tell us about your goals and current provider certification.
Community
$50
Basic First Aid
Build the confidence to recognize common emergencies, provide immediate care, and support a safer workplace or community.
2–4 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$75
CPR & AED
Hands-on adult, child, and infant CPR skills with practical AED response for non-medical rescuers.
2–3 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$85
CPR, AED & First Aid
A comprehensive, skills-focused class covering cardiac emergencies, AED use, choking, and essential first aid.
Up to 6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Instructor Pathways
Choose the Path That Fits Your
Goals.
Explore the instructor-development pathways currently offered through CTR4HESS.
Healthcare
AHA BLS Instructor
For qualified candidates interested in teaching Basic Life Support within the applicable AHA instructor framework.
Community & Workplace
CPR/AED & First Aid Instructor
Develop the ability to provide applicable CPR, AED and First Aid programs through the training organization(s) you support.
PediatriC
Pediatric Safety Instructor
For professionals serving childcare, education and family-focused environments.
Not Sure Which Instructor Path Is Right for You?
Tell us about your goals and current provider certification.
Community
$50
Basic First Aid
Build the confidence to recognize common emergencies, provide immediate care, and support a safer workplace or community.
2–4 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$75
CPR & AED
Hands-on adult, child, and infant CPR skills with practical AED response for non-medical rescuers.
2–3 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$85
CPR, AED & First Aid
A comprehensive, skills-focused class covering cardiac emergencies, AED use, choking, and essential first aid.
Up to 6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Your Instructor Journey
A Clear Path From Interest to
Impact.
Instructor Skills
Teaching methodology
Effective demonstrations
Skills evaluation
Classroom management
Course administration
Facilitation techniques
Student coaching
Managing challenging students
Remediation strategies
Professionalism
Professional Development
Building your instructor identity
Developing organizational relationships
Marketing responsibly
Customer service
Documentation and records
Identifying target audiences
Pricing fundamentals
Professional training experiences
Instructor compliance
Developing repeat business
Community
$50
Basic First Aid
Build the confidence to recognize common emergencies, provide immediate care, and support a safer workplace or community.
2–4 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$75
CPR & AED
Hands-on adult, child, and infant CPR skills with practical AED response for non-medical rescuers.
2–3 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$85
CPR, AED & First Aid
A comprehensive, skills-focused class covering cardiac emergencies, AED use, choking, and essential first aid.
Up to 6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Your Instructor Journey
A Clear Path From Interest to
Impact.
Instructor Skills
Teaching methodology
Effective demonstrations
Skills evaluation
Classroom management
Course administration
Facilitation techniques
Student coaching
Managing challenging students
Remediation strategies
Professionalism
Professional Development
Building your instructor identity
Developing organizational relationships
Marketing responsibly
Customer service
Documentation and records
Identifying target audiences
Pricing fundamentals
Professional training experiences
Instructor compliance
Developing repeat business
Professional development is educational in nature. Becoming an instructor does not guarantee business income.
Community
$50
Basic First Aid
Build the confidence to recognize common emergencies, provide immediate care, and support a safer workplace or community.
2–4 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$75
CPR & AED
Hands-on adult, child, and infant CPR skills with practical AED response for non-medical rescuers.
2–3 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$85
CPR, AED & First Aid
A comprehensive, skills-focused class covering cardiac emergencies, AED use, choking, and essential first aid.
Up to 6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Your Instructor Journey
A Clear Path From Interest to
Impact.
Instructor Skills
Teaching methodology
Effective demonstrations
Skills evaluation
Classroom management
Course administration
Facilitation techniques
Student coaching
Managing challenging students
Remediation strategies
Professionalism
Professional Development
Building your instructor identity
Developing organizational relationships
Marketing responsibly
Customer service
Documentation and records
Identifying target audiences
Pricing fundamentals
Professional training experiences
Instructor compliance
Developing repeat business
Professional development is educational in nature. Becoming an instructor does not guarantee business income.
Community
$50
Basic First Aid
Build the confidence to recognize common emergencies, provide immediate care, and support a safer workplace or community.
2–4 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$75
CPR & AED
Hands-on adult, child, and infant CPR skills with practical AED response for non-medical rescuers.
2–3 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$85
CPR, AED & First Aid
A comprehensive, skills-focused class covering cardiac emergencies, AED use, choking, and essential first aid.
Up to 6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
— Training that comes to you
Build a safer, more prepared organization
Bring CPR, first aid and safety education directly to your workplace, school, childcare center, community group or agency.
Scheduling designed around your team
Hands-on instruction in a familiar environment
Course options for professional and community needs
Competitive group rates and private formats
What Candidates Receive
Your Instructor Academy Experience Includes
Depending on the selected instructor pathway:
Instructor-development training
Hands-on teaching practice
Course administration education
Business-development session
Instructor action plan
Post-course guidance
Required instructional resources as specified
Skills evaluation practice
Instructor mentorship
Professional-development resources
Applicable monitoring support
Instructor community access, if available
— Popular training
Choose the training that fits
your role
From first-time learners to healthcare professionals, every course is built around practical skills,
clear instruction and confident action.
Community
$50
Basic First Aid
Build the confidence to recognize common emergencies, provide immediate care, and support a safer workplace or community.
2–4 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$75
CPR & AED
Hands-on adult, child, and infant CPR skills with practical AED response for non-medical rescuers.
2–3 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$85
CPR, AED & First Aid
A comprehensive, skills-focused class covering cardiac emergencies, AED use, choking, and essential first aid.
Up to 6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$50
Basic First Aid
Build the confidence to recognize common emergencies, provide immediate care, and support a safer workplace or community.
2–4 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$75
CPR & AED
Hands-on adult, child, and infant CPR skills with practical AED response for non-medical rescuers.
2–3 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$85
CPR, AED & First Aid
A comprehensive, skills-focused class covering cardiac emergencies, AED use, choking, and essential first aid.
Up to 6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$70
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
— Your next step
Learn the skills. Build the confidence. Be ready.
Book an individual class or tell us what your organization needs.
— Your next step
Learn the skills. Build the confidence. Be
ready.
Book an individual class or tell us what your organization needs.
Practical, hands-on health and safety training designed to help people respond with confidence when every second matters.
Trained hands save lives.
Explore
Ready to train ?
Choose a course, select a time, and take the next step toward certification.
Practical, hands-on health and safety training designed to help people respond with confidence when every second matters.
Trained hands save lives.
Explore
Ready to train ?
Choose a course, select a time, and take the next step toward certification.
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