The online Basic Life Support instructor trainer bridge is designed to allow instructor trainers and training center faculty currently certified with approved, equivalent training organizations to become certified as American Red Cross Basic Life Support instructor Trainers.Candidates must meet course prerequisites and upload qualifying credential to complete the training and earn American Red Cross instructor trainer certification.Those who have enrolled in this online bridge course on or after May 13, 2021 will not be required to complete an Instructor Trainer Update in order to teach newBasic Life Support Focused Updates and Guidelines 2020 content releasing in June 2021.
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Class Description
The online Basic Life Support instructor trainer bridge is designed to allow instructor trainers and training center faculty currently certified with approved, equivalent training organizations to become certified as American Red Cross Basic Life Support instructor Trainers.Candidates must meet course prerequisites and upload qualifying credential to complete the training and earn American Red Cross instructor trainer certification.Those who have enrolled in this online bridge course on or after May 13, 2021 will not be required to complete an Instructor Trainer Update in order to teach newBasic Life Support Focused Updates and Guidelines 2020 content releasing in June 2021.
Class Setting
Online
Work at your own pace
Engaging and Interactive courses
Start taking your course immediately
Course access after completion
Prerequisites
To participate in the Basic Life Support Instructor Trainer Bridge, candidates must hold a current provider level (basic-level) certification and one of the instructor trainer (or equivalent) certifications from the table below.
Once registered for this bridge course and logged into the Red Cross Learning Center, you will be required to upload a copy of your instructor trainer-level credential from the table below.
Your credentials will be reviewed by a Red Cross representative. If you qualify for the Basic Life Support Instructor Trainer Bridge, a Red Cross representative will provide confirmation of approval (via email). Once approved, you can return to the Learning Center and launch the online course.
Training Organization
Instructor Certifications accepted to participate in the BLS Instructor Trainer Bridge
American Red Cross*
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Trainer
• CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer Instructor Trainer
• Lifeguarding Instructor Trainer
• Emergency Medical Response Instructor Trainer
American Heart Association**
• BLS Training Center Faculty
• ACLS Training Center Faculty
• PALS Training Center Faculty
Health and Safety Institute (HSI) – includes ASHI, Medic First Aid, and EMS Safety Services
• Basic Life Support Instructor Trainer
*American Red Cross Instructor Trainers must also hold a current certification as an American Red Cross Basic Life Support Instructor. This can be achieved by completing the BLS Instructor Bridge.
**Note: American Heart Association (AHA) instructor certification includes the provider level (basic-level) certification. American Heart Association (AHA) Training Center Faculty certifications may be in the form of a digital certificate (PDF) or a screen shot of the Training Center Faculty credential from your AHA Instructor Network profile. If you are unable to get a copy of your AHA Training Center Faculty certificate or are unable to access your AHA Instructor Network profile, you may provide a letter from your organization.
The content of this review regarding the quality and value of this course is based on data collected across all American Red Cross classes and does not reflect ratings of the specific provider.