AHLS Instructor Course
AHLS Instructor is a four-hour course designed to prepare AHLS Providers to host and instruct AHLS courses in their region. This course generally follows the two-day AHLS Provider Course.
After completing the 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 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
After completing the course, 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 including paramedics (EMT-P only), nurses, physicians, physician assistants, and pharmacists may become AHLS Instructors. An EMT-I classified as a paramedic must apply and be approved by the AHLS Administrative Policy Committee before attending an AHLS Instructor course. The professions EMT-B and Respiratory Therapist are not eligible to become AHLS Instructors.
*Please Note: The AHLS Provider Course requires a team of instructors including a board-certified toxicologist and a physician (if the toxicologist is not a physician) who are current AHLS Instructors.
Continuing Education Credit
Joint Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Arizona State University and The University of Arizona. Arizona State University is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Arizona State University and The University of Arizona. Arizona State University is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ – CME – 4 credit hours per completed course
Nursing Continuing Professional Development – NCPD 4 credit hours per completed course
Continuing Pharmacy Credit – CPE – 4 credit hours per completed course
Universal Activity Numbers (UAN) for activity 0320-23 (B):
For Course Dates: 01/01/2024- 12/31/2024
Pharmacist: JA4008217-9999-24-003-L05-P
Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 4.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 4.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Interprofessional Continuing Education – IPCE – 4 credit hours per completed course
CAPCE
CAPCE (Commission on Accreditation for Pre-hospital Continuing Education) represents only that its accredited programs have met CAPCE’s standards for accreditation. These standards require sound educational offerings determined by a review of its objectives, teaching plan, faculty, and program evaluation processes. CAPCE does not endorse or support the actual teachings, opinions or material content as presented by the speaker(s) and/or sponsoring organization. CAPCE accreditation does not represent that the content conforms to any national, state or local standard or best practice of any nature. No student shall have any cause of action against CAPCE based on the accreditation of the material.
CAPCE (Commission on Accreditation for Pre-hospital Continuing Education) represents only that its accredited programs have met CAPCE’s standards for accreditation. These standards require sound educational offerings determined by a review of its objectives, teaching plan, faculty, and program evaluation processes. CAPCE does not endorse or support the actual teachings, opinions or material content as presented by the speaker(s) and/or sponsoring organization. CAPCE accreditation does not represent that the content conforms to any national, state or local standard or best practice of any nature. No student shall have any cause of action against CAPCE based on the accreditation of the material.
CAPCE#: 21-AEMR-F2-0002 (Live)
CAPCE#: 21-AEMR-F5-0002 (Virtual)
CEH Type: 4 Educator
Credits in Canada
CANADA – Contact the course host about credits. These credits are not offered through AHLS, but have been approved by Canada in the past as follows:
AHLS is recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) as a Traineeship under MOC Section 2 Self-Learning. (2 credits/hour = 33 credits for Provider Course (16.5 hrs) + 12 credits (6 hrs) for Instructor Course)
Members of the CFPC may apply directly for “Individual Consideration” to obtain Mainpro C (if they complete the exam – if not then it’s Mainpro M1).
The American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT) is an international multi-disciplinary organization whose goal is advancing the diagnosis and treatment of poisoned patients. AACT is the
co-presenter of AHLS. AACT members serve on the AHLS Scientific Advisory Committee and Administrative Policy Committee.