
New Red Cross Instructors

Red Cross Instructor Trainer Training
A Red Cross Instructor Trainer teaches and certifies other Instructors (also known as train-the-trainer or Instructor Faculty at other organizations). Being a Red Cross Instructor Trainer is a fulfilling and rewarding experience. Find out more on how to become part of this highly qualified group.

Easy Bridging to Become
a Red Cross Instructor
Do you or your Instructors, Instructor Trainers and/or Training Center Faculty hold a current Instructor certification from a comparable training organization such as the American Heart Association (AHA) or the Health & Safety Institute (HSI)? If so, it’s easy to bridge to American Red Cross training courses.
1. Register for the appropriate bridge.
2. Fill out the online form and submit it with the required credentials.
3. Review program materials for the course.
4. Take the free online Instructor bridge course. No in-person class is required.

Easy Crossover or Reentry Courses to become a Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor
Do you have Instructors and/or Instructor Trainers certified with another equivalent training program and interested in teaching Red Cross Lifeguarding Programs? It’s easy to get trained by completing an abbreviated blended learning crossover course designed for Instructors to achieve Red Cross instructor certification to teach. For more information, visit the Instructor Candidates Page on the Red Cross Learning Center.
If you are unable to find a course in your area, please reach out to your local aquatic facility.

- The following reviews are for product "First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor-BL-r.21"
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CPR AED FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.NatashaK3 weeks agoThe instructor was very knowledgeable. Each of us picked topics to demonstrate and complete with the others in the class. Come to this course prepared with your Handbook and ready to hit the ground running. The instructor was organized and went through the course preparing you the kind of instructor you should become. I didn’t know what to expect but I am glad I choose this course! Well taught and I feel very prepared.
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CPR Training
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Karalovehart3 weeks agoI absolutely loved this CPR training course! Roberto was a fantastic instructor—engaging, knowledgeable, and made the learning experience enjoyable and memorable. I genuinely appreciated the hands-on practice and the clarity of instruction. I feel much more confident in my ability to respond in an emergency and teach others. Highly recommend this training to anyone looking to be prepared
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- The following reviews are for product "CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Instructor Bridge"
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Great
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Governor5 years agoI bought this a month ago and IAM happy that I did
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Great teaching ideas
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Netz4 years agoI am glad I did this-while taking the bridging course to meet the needs of the community, I really liked some of the great instructional ideas for class. Where I am struggling now is finding the instructional material links to send out to a class to start! I’ve emailed them but haven’t received an answer. PS-the site, even tho it issued me a card, it would not show my progress complete-I took my assessment twice to get it to register complete.
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- The following reviews are for product "Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor Bridge-OL"
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Simple and thorough.
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.N8PT2 months agoAll the information needed to instruct a course is clearly covered in this course. We'll done overall.
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Video, books easy to understand
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.WfrSteve1 year agoThe course is self paced on the computer which is nice for working adults. For me course was easy. I've been a Wilderness First Responder. WFR for 32 years. EMT for 9.5 years The ability to bridge is great for people who have knowledge, experience with wilderness medicine. The Red Cross needs to update out dated techniques.
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- The following reviews are for product "Head Neck MBJI and Splinting Virtual Instructor Bridge-r.21"
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extra r.21 required trining for instructors
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Wulamoc3 years agoMaterial in these 2 skill boosts is excellent. It's a shame it isn't included in basic instructor upgrade material without having to take extra classes..
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Suscinct
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.FiFi3 years agoIt was good review for me and I thought it was well done. The instructor was patient. I
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- The following reviews are for product "Basic Life Support Instructor Trainer Bridge-OL"
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Great Information
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Edugal5 years agoI appreciate the organization of information provided. The information is very relevant to my role. I have looked everywhere on the Learning Center for the Instructor Trainer Guide mentioned in the course. I am unable to locate it.
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Videos and education materials are great
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Meljoh2 years agoI completed the program online, the program materials and videos are very well made. I really enjoyed learning through red cross learning.
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- The following reviews are for product "LTB Tourniquet Application Virtual Instructor Bridge-r.21"
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Great class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Disaster D3 years agoThe instructor kept us all together as we did our skills which is difficult to do when on the video course. Great material and well presented.
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Well taught class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.elizahar2 months agoInstructor was great! Answered all the questions and for an online class kept track of each persons progress.
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