Instructor Equipment and Teaching Materials

Equipment planning

The equipment you need depends on the AHA courses you teach, your class size, and your training location. Start with the current instructor manual and course equipment list for your discipline, then build a kit that supports the required practice and skills testing.

If you are a new instructor candidate, talk with Last Minute Training before purchasing teaching materials or equipment. The Initial Instructor Course includes a review of required equipment and teaching materials.

The products mentioned below reflect LMT's teaching experience and preferences. They are not AHA endorsements or a substitute for current course requirements.

Core training equipment

• CPR manikins. Select the adult, child, and infant equipment needed for your course, with the feedback features required by the current AHA course guidance.
• AED trainers. Use training devices and compatible training pads suitable for the skills your students will practice.
• Ventilation equipment. Stock training masks, barriers, adapters, and bag valve masks appropriate for your course.
• First aid training supplies. Add the practice equipment and supplies specified for your Heartsaver or pediatric first aid course.
• Presentation equipment. Have a compatible display, playback device, cables, and access to your authorized course videos.

Plan enough equipment and instructor coverage for meaningful practice and skills evaluation. Use the current course guidance to determine student, instructor, and equipment ratios rather than relying on a fixed number of students per kit.

AHA teaching materials

Each instructor must have the appropriate instructor manual for the course they teach. Use current AHA lesson plans, course videos, skills testing checklists, and student materials for your discipline. Follow the applicable purchase and licensing terms for digital and video resources.

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Select the current BLS Instructor Manual and course videos, along with the required student materials and skills testing resources.

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

Choose the current Heartsaver instructor materials and videos that match the course components you teach.

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED

Choose the current pediatric course materials and videos for infant and child CPR, AED use, and pediatric first aid.

Browse AHA instructor materials

Check the course edition, product description, and format before purchasing. Review AHA instructor resources for course updates.

Consumables, cleaning, and maintenance

Keep replacement supplies with each kit and inspect your equipment before every class. Follow the cleaning, installation, replacement, and battery instructions for your specific model.

• Lung bags, face shields, and barriers. Stock compatible replacements and follow the manufacturer's instructions for use and replacement between students. PRESTAN identifies lung bags and face shields as single-student consumables in its current FAQ.
• Masks, adapters, and bag valve masks. Use equipment intended for training and follow the manufacturer's cleaning and replacement guidance.
• AED training pads. Replace worn, dirty, damaged, or poorly adhering pads as directed by the manufacturer. Check pad connections and trainer operation before class.
• Cleaning supplies. Use products and methods approved for your equipment. Include cleaning time in your course setup and packing routine.
• Batteries and charging. Check the battery requirements for each device and carry suitable spares. Use rechargeable batteries only when compatible with the equipment.

For installation and airflow problems, use the manufacturer's troubleshooting instructions or contact product support.

PRESTAN product FAQs · PRESTAN manuals and maintenance resources

Equipment LMT has used

PRESTAN Take2 kits

PRESTAN Take2 kits have worked well for our portable training setup. Keeping manikins and AED trainers organized together makes transport and class preparation easier. Confirm the contents, feedback features, and battery requirements of the specific kit before purchasing.

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Training mask adapters

Compatible training adapters can be useful when organizing ventilation practice. Choose the correct adapter for your equipment and follow its use instructions. Compare quantity and unit cost when replenishing supplies.

View a PRESTAN training mask adapter example

Rechargeable batteries

LMT has used Pale Blue USB-C rechargeable batteries as an option for maintaining training kits. Check device compatibility and plan charging and spare batteries so equipment is ready for class.

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Equipment questions

Tell us which courses you plan to teach and your typical class size. We can help you identify the equipment and teaching materials to review before purchasing.