AHA Program Instructor

Cleveland Clinic

. Coordinate the classroom aspects of American Heart Association courses .

Posted 9/23/2026part-timePort St Lucie • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating and delivering American Heart Association courses while ensuring compliance with established standards. Proficient in applying adult learning techniques and adapting training materials to enhance educational outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Nurse (RN) LicensureAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CertificationPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) CertificationExperience in Basic Life Support (BLS) InstructionAbility to Adapt Training Materials

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Hard Skills

Adult Learning TechniquesCurriculum DevelopmentLesson Plan PreparationClassroom CoordinationEvaluation and Documentation of Learning

Soft Skills

Interactive InstructionCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Audiovisual HardwareAudiovisual SoftwarePC Document Production

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Industry Keywords

American Heart Association StandardsCleveland Clinic StandardsResuscitation SimulationCompetency-Based EducationPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the classroom aspects of American Heart Association courses
Ensure courses are held according to American Heart Association standards and guidelines
Support the day-to-day operations of the Resuscitation Simulation Department
Reserve and organize classrooms and equipment for scheduled classes
Ensure instructors, equipment, classroom instruction and student ratios meet American Heart Association and Cleveland Clinic standards
Apply adult learning techniques
Adapt and develop training materials
Prepare and adapt lesson plans based on American Heart Association curriculum and competency-based education
Deliver interactive, participative instruction and elicit frequent responses
Select and use audiovisual hardware and software to reinforce learning
Evaluate and document classroom and laboratory trainee reaction and learning using program- and state-approved formats

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree or equivalent licensure education
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) or Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
Four years of experience as a Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
Ability to float to other Cleveland Clinic Foundation locations within the Florida region
Ability to produce documents on a PC
Normal or corrected vision, hearing and speech
Extensive sitting, standing and walking; occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds
Must follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
Must comply with post-offer controlled-substance testing
Must comply with the annual influenza prevention program or obtain an approved exemption

Benefits

Comp & perks

PRN position with 3 shifts per month
Day/evening rotation schedule, 7:30am–3:30pm / 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Equal opportunity employment
Drug-free work environment
Annual influenza vaccination program or approved exemption