AHLS Instructor
After completing the AHLS Instructor course, participants will be able to:
- Review AHLS policies and procedures
- Identify the process for conducting an AHLS program
- Recognize common adult education theories and how to apply them in teaching the AHLS curriculum
- Define and demonstrate AHLS principles and adult education theory
- Explain why the dos and don’ts of teaching affect student learning and interaction
Upon course completion, a new AHLS Instructor is required to have their first-time teaching experience monitored by an experienced AHLS Instructor and/or AHLS Regional Director to become a qualified AHLS Instructor. Qualified AHLS Instructors can then offer AHLS Courses in their area.
Medical professionals such as paramedics (EMT-P and AEMT), nurses, physicians, physician assistants, and pharmacists may become AHLS Instructors. The professions EMT-B and Respiratory Therapist are not eligible to become AHLS Instructors. Any requests for an exception must be approved by the AHLS Administrative Policy Committee before attending an AHLS Instructor Course.
Please Note: The AHLS Provider Course requires a team of instructors that includes a board-certified toxicologist and a physician (if the toxicologist is not a physician) who are current AHLS Instructors.
Continuing Education Credit*
*Continuing Education Credit is available for U.S.-based courses only. For non-U.S-based courses, contact the individual course host for more details.