CE Instructor - AHA Certification Training (Part-Time)

Collin College; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Collin College is seeking a part-time instructor to provide American Heart Association training (BLS/ACLS/PALS) to healthcare students and professionals. You will teach in classroom and hybrid formats, ensuring correct technique, safety, and certification readiness.

Travel to multiple Collin County campuses is expected. Responsibilities include supervising skills labs, maintaining AHA standards, and coordinating with the Training Center to ensure quality instruction and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1 year related experience.
• Current AHA BLS/ACLS/PALS Instructor Card(s).
• Willingness to travel to Collin County Community College campuses.
• Security sensitive position; background check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Train and direct students in activation of emergency response systems and assessment techniques.
• Instruct and evaluate students through skills practices for certification.
• Set up equipment for hands-on portions (manikins, masks, bag and mask, valves).
• Maintain current knowledge of AHA practices and instructor ratios.
• Prepare labs/skills sessions with materials and equipment for teaching/evaluation.
• Direct students through classroom or hybrid formats.
• Maintain infection control procedures per AHA Instructor Manual.

Skills

AHA ECC standards

Classroom setup

Equipment handling

Interpersonal skills

Instruction delivery

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Primary Location:

4800 Preston Park Boulevard, Plano, Texas, 75093

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Provide American Heart Association training and skills testing for any of the following certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to healthcare students, professionals, first responders and the general public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Train and direct students on proper activation of emergency response systems and direct students in proper assessment techniques to include effectiveness of respirations and presence of a pulse in adults, children, and infants while utilizing AHA approved training materials.
• Provide instruction and evaluate students through skills practices in the proper procedures for safe and effective use of equipment in accordance with the certification
• Set up equipment for hands on portion on the class (manikins, masks, bag and mask, one-way valves, knee pads).
• Maintain current working knowledge of AHA practices, education curriculum and student to instructor ratios.
• Maintain valid instructor certification
• Prepare the lab/skills evaluation sessions with the proper materials and equipment necessary to effectively teach or evaluate students in the classroom and/or for the hybrid course option.
• Maintain a safe, respectful lab environment during skills training and evaluation sessions.
• Direct students through classroom or hybrid teaching formats.
• Maintain appropriate AHAdisinfection procedures as outlined in the AHA Instructor Manual(s).

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties to maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of American Heart Association (AHA) Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) program administration standards, advanced level and instructor courses, emergency intervention methods and practices
• Knowledge of class details and what students should expect to get out of the class
• Knowledge of how to set up the room for a class
• Knowledge of equipment needed to instruct class
• Knowledge of the correct placement of hands for chest compressions
• Skilled in use and maintenance of appropriate resuscitation equipment and tools in a safe and correct manner
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with the student, staff, faculty, training center coordinator and general public in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to prepare skills evaluation classrooms/training labs
• Ability to deliver instructional presentations and answer technical questions related to the AHA ECC curriculum
• Ability to make timely decisions appropriate to the situation, circumstances, and facts at hand
• Ability to deal in a fair and courteous manner with a variety of individuals
• Ability to provide instruction and evaluate students
• Willingness to travel to various Collin County Community College campuses
• Willingness to affiliate with the Collin College Training Center

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Occasional physical effort required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of related experience.

Licenses and Certifications

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor Card(s).

Preferred

Associate degree from an accredited institution.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

Employment Type:

Part time

Compensation:

Per Adjunct Faculty and CE Instructor Rates

For any employment questions, please contact HR at [phone] or send an email to: [e-mail]

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.