Last Minute Training supports individuals who want to become American Heart Association (AHA) CPR instructors and make high-quality training more accessible in their communities. Our Initial Instructor Course is designed to simplify the on-boarding process, set clear expectations, and prepare new instructors to confidently teach certified AHA courses.
Founded in 2022 in response to a growing shortage of CPR and Basic Life Support training availability, Last Minute Training focuses on reducing barriers for both instructors and students. We work closely with our aligned Training Center and sister Training Sites to ensure instructors receive consistent guidance, reliable administrative support, and access to approved AHA materials.
While our classroom operations are based in the Bismarck–Mandan area, our instructor alignment and support model serves candidates across North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and surrounding Midwest communities. Through a combination of virtual instruction and in-person skills sessions, we help instructors complete their requirements without unnecessary travel while maintaining full AHA standards.
Our mission is simple: prepare capable instructors who can expand access to life-saving training and improve emergency response outcomes in the communities they serve.
Before beginning the instructor onboarding process, candidates must already hold a current American Heart Association Provider-level certification in the discipline they intend to teach (for example, BLS Provider for BLS Instructor candidates).
To start the instructor onboarding process, you’ll need to complete two required forms. These documents confirm your intent to become an American Heart Association (AHA) Instructor and establish alignment with our Training Site and Training Center.
This form is the formal request to become an American Heart Association Instructor with Last Minute Training. By default, new instructors are trained at the Basic Life Support (BLS) level. BLS instructors are also eligible to teach lower-level AHA courses, including Heartsaver CPR/AED and Heartsaver First Aid.
This agreement outlines the expectations and responsibilities of instructors when utilizing the services of our Training Site and aligned Training Center (CHI St. Alexius Health – Bismarck, ND). Please review the document carefully and complete all required fields.
All instructor candidates must complete the American Heart Association’s Instructor Essentials eLearning course prior to the live session. This online coursework introduces AHA policies, instructional methods, and use of the ATLAS platform.
The Instructor Essentials course is purchased separately through the American Heart Association’s ShopCPR website. Upon completion, candidates should email a copy of their certificate to admin@lastminutetraining.net.
In addition to completing the online paperwork and Instructor Essentials Course, new instructors will need to attend a live training session. These are held every other month either in-person in Mandan, ND or Virtually via Zoom for candidates located throughout the Midwest. This live session fulfills the required instructor training component for American Heart Association instructor on-boarding.
During this course, candidates will learn how to:
Conduct AHA courses
Coach and evaluate skills
Manage class flow and documentation
Apply AHA teaching standards in real-world settings
Candidates completing the live session will be prepared to teach their first course under monitoring to complete instructor onboarding.
Initial AHA Instructor Course – $300
Price includes live instructor training and onboarding guidance required to complete American Heart Association instructor alignment.
To reserve your seat, the Initial Instructor Course registration fee must be paid in advance. Payment confirms your enrollment and allows us to finalize course materials and scheduling.
Organizations requiring invoicing may contact us to arrange payment prior to the course.
Refunds are available with at least 24 hours’ notice prior to the scheduled in-person session.