ASM Certified Instructor Program

Teach the training that keeps riders alive.

Become an Accident Scene Management certified instructor and bring hands-on first-response training to riders in your own community.

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See how it works

Free to apply · Two paths in, whether or not you have a medical background.

50,000+Riders trained

127Active instructors

36States covered

Who can become an instructor

Two ways to teach with ASM.

Every ASM instructor is a motorcyclist first. Which role you apply for depends on your medical background — Leads run their own classes; Assistants teach alongside a Lead.

Level One · Lead

Lead Instructor

For riders with a medical or rescue background.

Teach and run your own ASM classes
Requires an EMT certification or higher (RN and other medical professionals qualify)
Listed on the public instructor map so students can find you

Ideal for medical professionals who ride and want to lead training in their region.

Level Two · Assistant

Assistant Instructor

For riders without a medical or rescue certification.

Teach alongside and under the supervision of a Lead instructor
No EMT or medical license required to begin
An assisting instructor will need to identify a Lead instructor to teach with

Ideal for passionate riders who want to help teach alongside a Lead instructor in their area.

How it works

From application to certified.

Certification blends online learning, a live video session, and an in-person class taught by an instructor trainer.

Apply

Submit the free application with your résumé, a short bio, a photo of you with your motorcycle, and proof of your credentials.

No cost to apply

Talk with us

Our Founder & Executive Director schedules a phone call to learn about you and decide whether to move forward.

Get scheduled

Once you’re approved, the ASM office matches you to an upcoming class taught by an instructor trainer, where you’ll complete your in-person certification.

Train & certify

Complete about four hours of online coursework and a 90-minute video onboarding call before your class, then certify in person.

What it costs

Clear, one-time pricing.

Applying is always free. You only invest once you’re approved and scheduled to train, and a local sponsor can sometimes offset the training fee.

Apply
$0
Submit your application at no cost. No commitment to continue.

Train & certify
$300one-time
Invoiced about 30 days before your in-person class. Covers everything below.

Annual renewal
$35/ year
Keeps your certification and instructor listing active each year.

What the training fee includes

Online coursework and your live onboarding call
One-on-one coaching from an instructor trainer
Your instructor materials to teach 100-series classes
A listing on the public find-an-instructor map
Access to the secure instructor area and resources
Monthly virtual instructor meetings, recorded if you miss one

What you’ll teach

A full curriculum, built in series.

New instructors start with the 100 series and add more as they grow. You set your own class fees as an independent instructor; ASM recommends about $125 per student for the 100 and 300 series.

100 SERIES

Basic

≈ 7 hours

The core scene-management course and where every new instructor begins.

Start here

200 SERIES

Blended Learning

≈ 4 hours

Combines online study with a shorter in-person session.

300 SERIES

Advanced

≈ 6.5 hours

Deeper skills for riders ready to build on the basics.

500 SERIES

Pro Rescuer

≈ 3 hours

Focused training for advanced and professional rescuers.

Know before you start

What ASM provides, and what you bring.

ASM instructors are independent contractors, not employees. You run your own classes with full support behind you.

ASM provides

Curriculum, instructor materials, and student packets
Referrals through the public instructor map
Ongoing coaching and monthly instructor meetings
Help organizing and promoting your classes

You bring

Your teaching supplies (helmets, manikins, and barriers are not provided)
At least two classes taught per year to stay active
A class location and a plan to reach local riders
One instructor for up to every 20 students, so bring an assistant for larger classes

Requirements checklist

What you’ll need to apply.

You are a motorcyclist
An EMT certification or higher — for Lead instructors only (RN and other medical professionals qualify)
A short bio and a photo of you with your motorcycle
Proof of your professional license and certifications
Your résumé
Email and basic comfort with Microsoft Office
A Facebook account for the instructor community

Teaching ASM changed how I ride and how I show up for other riders. Knowing the person behind me could save my life, or I could save theirs, is why I keep coming back to the classroom.

Peter D. BrownParamedic · ASM Lead Instructor · Albuquerque, NM

Common questions

Questions riders ask us.

Do I need a medical background?

Only to be a Lead instructor, which requires an EMT certification or higher (RN and other medical professionals qualify). Without one, you can still become a Level Two Assistant and teach under a Lead’s supervision — you’ll identify a Lead instructor to teach with.

How long does certification take?

Plan on about four hours of online coursework and a 90-minute video onboarding call, followed by an in-person class taught by an instructor trainer where you complete your certification.

What does it cost, and when do I pay?

Applying is free. Training and certification is a one-time $300, invoiced about 30 days before your in-person class. Annual renewal is $35 per year. A local sponsor can sometimes offset the training fee.

How often do I have to teach?

Instructors teach at least two classes per year to stay active. If you go inactive for more than a year, a short refresher brings you back, and there’s a free online refresher option.

How long is my certification valid?

ASM certification is valid for two years, with a six-month grace period. Renewing each year keeps your instructor status and map listing active.

Do I set my own class fees?

Yes. As an independent instructor you set your own student fees. ASM recommends about $125 per student for the 100 and 300 series as a starting point.

Is teaching equipment provided?

No. Instructors supply their own teaching materials such as helmets, manikins, and barriers. Your curriculum, instructor materials, and student packets come from ASM.

How does renewal work?

Renewal has three parts: sign your annual instructor contract, submit any outstanding class rosters, and pay the annual renewal fee. Renewals are due by October 31 each year through the Instructor Renewals option in the secure instructor area.

Ready when you are

Bring life-saving training to riders near you.

Start your free application today. It takes just a few minutes, and there’s no commitment to continue.

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Questions first? Call (262) 706-3278 or email info@roadguardians.org

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