First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Bridge Online (Discontinued)

Class ID LP-00086900

The Instructor Bridge is an online course that allows instructors certified with other organizations to participate in online training and become certified American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED instructors. This course provides an orientation to the American Red Cross and the First Aid/CPR/AED program materials policies and teaching strategies while recognizing their training and teaching experience.Candidates must meet course prerequisites and upload qualifying credential to complete the training and earn American Red Cross instructor (trainer) certification.

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The Instructor Bridge is an online course that allows instructors certified with other organizations to participate in online training and become certified American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED instructors. This course provides an orientation to the American Red Cross and the First Aid/CPR/AED program materials policies and teaching strategies while recognizing their training and teaching experience.Candidates must meet course prerequisites and upload qualifying credential to complete the training and earn American Red Cross instructor (trainer) certification.
Prerequisites
To participate in the First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Bridge, candidates must possess the following:
•      A current basic-level certification in Adult CPR/AED (or higher level) from the American Red Cross or an equivalent – refer to Table A below.
•      A current instructor certification – refer to Table B below.
Proof of these certifications is required to apply for the Instructor Bridge.

Table A: Basic-Level Certification
Training Organization Basic-Level Certifications Accepted to Participate in the First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Bridge
American Red Cross •      Adult CPR/AED
•      Basic Life Support
•      Advanced Life Support
•      CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
•      Emergency Medical Response
•      Lifeguarding
American Heart Association* •      Basic Life Support
•      Heartsaver CPR/AED
Health and Safety Institute (HSI) – includes ASHI and Medic First Aid •      CPR/AED
National Safety Council •      CPR/AED
Canadian Red Cross •      CPR/AED
Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation •      CPR/AED
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Active State Licensure or Certification •      Paramedic
•      Emergency Medical Technician
•      Emergency Medical Responder
•      Advanced Emergency Medical Technician 
Emergency Care and Safety Institute •      CPR and AED*
•      Standard First Aid, CPR, AED* 
•      Advanced First Aid, CPR, AED* 
*Indicates Classroom only training.
Jeff Ellis & Associates •      Lifeguarding
First Response Training International •      CPR, First Aid, AED


Table B: Instructor Certification
Training Organization Instructor Certifications Accepted to Participate in the First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Bridge
American Red Cross •      Basic Life Support
•      Advanced Life Support
•      Pediatric Life Support
•      CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
•      Emergency Medical Response
•      Lifeguarding
American Heart Association* •      Basic Life Support
•      Heartsaver CPR/AED
Health and Safety Institute (HSI) – includes ASHI and Medic First Aid •      CPR/AED
National Safety Council •      First Aid, CPR and AED
Canadian Red Cross •      First Aid (FA Instructor course includes CPR/AED)
Jeff Ellis & Associates •      Lifeguarding Instructor
First Response Training International •      CPR, First Aid, AED
*Note: Individuals holding a current American Heart Association Heartsaver instructor certification are not required to hold a basic-level certification as the instructor certification covers both basic-level and instructor-level certification.

The content of these reviews regarding the quality and value of this course is based on data collected across all American Red Cross classes with this title and does not reflect ratings of any specific instructor or provider.

The content of these reviews regarding the quality and value of this course is based on data collected across all American Red Cross classes with this title and does not reflect ratings of any specific instructor or provider.