
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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Life Saving Knowledge
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Fire Head1 week agoI did this training on 4/15/25 and our instructor Jermaine was absolutely FABULOUS!!! He was very knowledgeable and laid back. It was a great class and I'd do it again. I was the nervous person in the class, he made me relax and get comfortable in the Instructor role when it was my turn to instruct.
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Glad I took the class, ready to instruct
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Koontzie1 week agoKallee did an excellent job reviewing information and guiding us as needed. She made sure we are setup to go out and instruct with success. Instructor class over all very good and knowledgeable. I don’t know if it’s just me or the amount of emails or their message, but I felt it was a test, but it is more a workshop and assessment. Review materials, but not necessary to memorize.
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- The following reviews are for product "Basic Life Support Instructor Bridge-OL"
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This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.
Aba253 days ago
I bought this two years ago, I was satisfied with the outcome.
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bridge program
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.RM3651 week agoI completed a bridge program for BLS. A very simple but methodical process.
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- The following reviews are for product "CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Instructor Bridge"
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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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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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- The following reviews are for product "Basic Life Support Instructor-BL"
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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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Excelllent Instructor
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.JBerglund6 years agoI took the BLS instructor course last week and could not be more impressed with the instructor. I have been BLS (or equivalent) certified for at least 12 years and this course put together my previous experience and knowledge and made me very comfortable to teach it in the future.
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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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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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- The following reviews are for product "Basic Life Support Instructor Trainer Bridge-OL"
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Easy to Navigate and return to
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Anonymous5 years agoThe software was very user friendly. There were no issues returning after logging back in. Overall it was a good experience.
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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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