All Instructors MUST comply with the guidance found within the American Heart Association (AHA) Program Administration Manual (PAM). When Instructors post class advertisements in any form they must include the following fee disclaimer:

“The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.“

Teaching Location Requirements:

• A smoke-free facility, including surrounding grounds, parking lots, and entrance

• A nonresidential facility, unless held in a public common area such as a fitness room of an apartment complex

• No fewer than 3 students in attendance at any given time

• A secure facility with sufficient restriction to access to prevent outside intrusions

• Heat and air conditioning set at a comfortable temperature in consideration of the physical activities involved in the class

• Clean tables, chairs and floor conducive to learning and comfort

• Start and end times scheduled and adhered to consistent with local workday and after-hour activity times

• Adequate lighting to facilitate the learning experience

• Absence of noises, odors, nonparticipants, and other disturbances/distractions that may negatively impact the students

• Respect for local customs