
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 "CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Instructor Bridge"
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Well organized
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Rmvarieur5 years agoThis bridge course was well organized and comprehensive
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Great class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.equipment guy5 years agoThe Cuyahoga Valley National Park sponsored this class for me.
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- The following reviews are for product "Basic Life Support Instructor Bridge-OL"
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This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
Nes5523 weeks ago
This course was brief and very informative. Thank you!
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Great videos and useful information
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Chrisintheburg3 weeks agoI found the information very helpful. I especially liked the videos that developed a “critical eye”. It was very helpful to learn good communication techniques when correcting skills.
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- The following reviews are for product "Basic Life Support Instructor-BL"
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Great Class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.lbarnes6 years agoI was very pleased at the professionalism from the instructor. She gave very helpful feedback and even taught me new techniques that will be helpful in the classes I will teach in the future.
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Shawna was great
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.TomLa4 years agoIn today's COVID environment, holding in person training is difficult. Shawna managed to put it together wonderfully and in a way it was easy to follow and understand. She's a great instructor.
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- The following reviews are for product "First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor-BL-r.21"
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Great instructor!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Nice Class2 weeks agoThe trainer did a great job of making everyone as comfortable about teaching as possible. She gave practical advice for managing time and facilitating the instruction. She was very knowledgeable about the content and how to teach it to others.
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Informative & Helpful Class
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Shan13 weeks agoOur trainer was amazing. She was so patient and helpful with all of us. I provided 4 stars to Red Cross as you pay $130 for the course and they intentionally don't provide you a print copy of the Instructor's Manual, instead they provide a digital copy that is onyl available for a limited time.
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- The following reviews are for product "LTB Tourniquet Application Virtual Instructor Bridge-r.21"
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Good practice session!
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Anonymous3 years agoGiven the format (Teams video), this was a good option. Obviously face-to-face hands-on practice and coaching would have been better.
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virtual class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Gary Keith3 years agoI thought that it was so great having the class in a virtual setting. I learned and practices and did everything that I would do in a regular class. It was very accommodating.
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- The following reviews are for product "Head Neck MBJI and Splinting Virtual Instructor Bridge-r.21"
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Great skill!
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Mtnmamanks3 years agoNice way to get more specialized understanding of specific skills.
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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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