
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 Bridge-OL"
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Great item
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Gagnon1 month agoI have been happy with my bridge class. It was self explanatory
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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 "LTB Tourniquet Application Virtual Instructor Bridge-r.21"
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LTB Tourniquet virtual training
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Bradley1491 year agoThis training was well conducted and the instructor was very helpful.
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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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- The following reviews are for product "Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor Bridge-OL"
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W&RFA instructor - It taught me a lot
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Chiago3 years agoThe course got me my instructor certificate. Online learning is not the best mode for me personally. I did learn a lot and the course made me aware that I need more study. There's way more that I need to know than can be covered in such a course. So, part of it is an inspiration to regularly review the class materials.
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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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- The following reviews are for product "First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor-BL-r.21"
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Excellent blend of teaching modalities.
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.LTLifeSaver3 weeks agoThe instructor did a great job preparing me to instruct others. I know I will be able to take the material forward to train others immediately. I enjoyed his teaching style. He was comprehensive and "real".
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Great instructor
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.CynB6 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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- The following reviews are for product "Head Neck MBJI and Splinting Virtual Instructor Bridge-r.21"
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Easy Learning!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Kathryn402 years agoThis course was straightforward and easy to follow along. We reviewed all the materials and completed the skills practice as a student. Now I feel confident in using the skills out in the world as well as teaching others as an instructor.
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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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- 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 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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