As an AHA BLS instructor, what does the state of MA allow me to certify people as CPR only, or can I also certify first responders?
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts does not govern your American Heart Association Instructor status; that is the responsibility of the AHA Training Center listed on the back of your BLS Instructor card. There is no “certification” for First Responders. There must be documentation that First Responder training was completed in accordance with the OEMS Administrative Requirement 2-100. This AR includes the primary instructor qualification requirements, which includes certification as an instructor, (but not specifically as an AHA BLS instructor). NOTE: The AHA has a First Aid course designed for laypeople. It is NOT equivalent to First Responder training.
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