
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 "Basic Life Support Instructor-BL"
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I feel like I learned something
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.SPara5 years agoMelanie was a great instructor, I had for a few months ago for my CPR Instructor class too & in both classes I know I learned something & left the class assured that I could teach CPR AND BLS.
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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 "Basic Life Support Instructor Bridge-OL"
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This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
Nes5524 weeks ago
This course was brief and very informative. Thank you!
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Exactly as needed.
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Chris G 0154 weeks agoEasy to use, got me exactly where I needed to be!!
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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 4 out of 5 stars.CynB4 days agoThe emails that arrived towards the end before the class, had lists of things that we needed to bring to class. It was annoying that they added two more things a week before the class and come to find out we didn't need them. More money was spent that didn't need to happen. Also, I tried to use the chat option to help me since the office was closed. The chat kept giving me a new number and ignored the fact I had a number already for the same problem I was having. And secondly, chat people were ... hanging up on me. Not sure if they were just getting off or what, but I was on it for a length of time and my problem was never solved.
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Awesome Instructor.
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.LuckyLuke4 days agoGreat instructor, good course work, and solid foundational training for being an instructor. For what the goals and intentions are for the American Red Cross vs the availability of your target demographics we find a good system and efficient program.
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- The following reviews are for product "Head Neck MBJI and Splinting Virtual Instructor Bridge-r.21"
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Informative Class
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Rudolph13 years agoClass is a great approach to better care for various injuries covered.
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Great class!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.HendersonVic3 years agoGreat class. On target and on time! Instructor, Manny, was terrific!
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- The following reviews are for product "Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor Bridge-OL"
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Great content!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Jwolf5 years agoAs a business owner of a Red Cross affiliated company, I was very happy with the quality of instruction for an online class.
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Simple and thorough.
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.N8PT3 months agoAll the information needed to instruct a course is clearly covered in this course. We'll done overall.
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- The following reviews are for product "CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Instructor Bridge"
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Perfect transition to high levels of service
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.AndiF4 years agoI had completed the CPR/AED/First Aid instructor course, and I needed to add the Bridge to train different levels of staff. This was a simple and effective way to upgrade my certification. Access to course materials were made available once I uploaded my current Instructor Cert. You will need to poke around to find the resources needed for the course. Give yourself some time for preparation to train the course as there is a learning curve involved. Nothing too complicated, but it will require a ... bit of effort and time to navigate the Red Cross system. It is easy to master. The search bar works wonders.
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Great Features, easy to follow
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Gibby68864 years agoI did this class as a Instructor Bridge Over from AHA Instructor. Also completed the BLS, First Aid/CPR/AED, and CPR/AED. I understand completing all the classes, but once I down load the AHA Instructor Credentials, I feel this should only be done once, not every class. Besides, I had to have a sign in and password before I could start. I didn't have to develop a new one for all three classes I took as a Bridge Over. With my account I feel the information should be saved to my account so it ... does not take as long to complete the requirements for the Bridge Over
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