Don't Just Learn the Response.
Help Teach It.
CALL.PUSH.SHOCK.™ instructors help extend lifesaving knowledge into classrooms, workplaces, and community centers by teaching others how to recognize Sudden Cardiac Arrest and respond without hesitation.
One Trained Instructor Can Reach Many More People.
Teaching CPR is one of the most direct ways to multiply community resilience. When you learn to teach, you help transform dozens of hesitant bystanders into confident first responders.
Learn
Master CALL.PUSH.SHOCK.™ fundamentals and hands-on CPR/AED skills
Teach
Learn how to communicate lifesaving concepts clearly and calmly
Prepare
Help learners build muscle memory and overcome emergency hesitation
Multiply
Extend life-saving preparedness across schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods
CALL. PUSH. SHOCK.™
Instructors help everyday people remember and practice a straightforward, three-step action sequence:
Know the Skills. Know How to Share Them.
Starting Hearts instructor preparation is designed to build both technical competence and teaching confidence:
Program Knowledge
Gain a deep understanding of the CALL.PUSH.SHOCK.™ curriculum, cardiac arrest science, and the chain of survival.
Hands-On Practice
Develop confidence demonstrating proper compression depth, rhythm pacing, and AED pad placement clearly.
Teaching Approach
Learn instructional techniques for guiding diverse learners, answering questions, and reducing student anxiety.
Classroom Resources
Familiarize yourself with video learning modules, practice manikins, and materials used to support effective training.
You Don't Need to Be the Loudest Person in the Room to Lead.
Passionate instructors come from many backgrounds. You might be a great candidate if:
Note: Exact instructor prerequisites, current availability, and training pathways should be confirmed directly with Starting Hearts.
Bring Lifesaving Knowledge Where People Already Gather.
Instructors can facilitate CPR and AED awareness in diverse settings:
K-12 Classrooms
Help educators, athletic staff, and students master life-saving skills through age-tailored curriculum.
Corporate & Small Business
Lead workplace safety training sessions to ensure employees know how to respond if a coworker collapses.
Recreation & Civic Groups
Bring practical workshops to community centers, sports leagues, faith organizations, and local clubs.
Universities & Greek Life
Equip collegiate student leaders with practical training that protects large campus communities.
Confidence is Built by Doing.
Effective CPR and AED instruction is experiential. It is about placing hands on manikins, hearing the rhythm, and practicing until hesitation disappears.
As an instructor, you guide learners through real muscle memory practice, answer practical questions, and provide the reassurance people need to feel ready if an emergency ever happens in front of them.
Help Bring Training Into Your Community.
Starting Hearts' Independent Instructor Program provides an educational pathway for motivated educators and community advocates to deliver CALL.PUSH.SHOCK.™ training in their own regions.
Whether you teach within your own organization or facilitate sessions across local facilities, you become a vital extension of our mission to ensure more people are prepared when a heart stops.
Build Your Own Skills First.
Every great instructor starts as a committed learner. Explore our baseline education pathways:
Explore CPR & AED Training
Learn more about the full spectrum of Starting Hearts training programs, including adult workshops, school curricula, and certified Red Cross courses.
Explore TrainingFind an Upcoming Class
Enroll in an in-person CPR/AED certification class in Colorado to sharpen your hands-on technique and experience the teaching environment firsthand.
Find a ClassStart With a Conversation.
Connecting with Starting Hearts about instructor opportunities is simple and collaborative:
Introduce Yourself
Send us an email sharing who you are, your background, and why teaching lifesaving skills interests you.
Ask About Current Requirements
We will discuss current instructor-training availability, prerequisite recommendations, and program schedules.
Determine the Right Path
Together, we identify the best pathway to prepare you to lead CALL.PUSH.SHOCK.™ sessions in your community.
Ask About Becoming a CALL.PUSH.SHOCK.™ Instructor.
If you are passionate about health, safety, and community preparedness, we invite you to connect with our team.
Direct Instructor Inquiries: info@startinghearts.org
Not Ready to Instruct Yet? Start by Learning.
Build your own personal CPR and AED confidence first. Explore our upcoming certified classes and training programs.