
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 "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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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 "Basic Life Support Instructor Bridge-OL"
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Great videos and useful information
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Chrisintheburg1 month 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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Great update!
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Medical Mike1 day agoHaving been the North Region First-Aid CPR for Mid America Chapter for many years, and having taught thousands of people in Red Cross Programs and trained hundreds of instructors,, this was a great update! Brought me up to date on the latest processes.
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- The following reviews are for product "Basic Life Support Instructor-BL"
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Excellent Instructor
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.dan114 years agoI felt like I received a good role model for how to teach my own classes. I learned a lot of useful tips and strategies for how to be successful as an instructor.
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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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- 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 "First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor-BL-r.21"
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Great class & Instructor!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Jess S3 weeks agoThe class and instructor were amazing. The instructor had a way of putting the class at ease, which I think made it easier for us to be comfortable in the setting to get hand-on experience with the class. Thank you! PS... I also remembered to get affiliated! ;) This was an ongoing joke in the class to not forget.
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Great experience/ More time needed
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.MC 20253 weeks agoThe course was very informative. The instructor was very knowledgeable and had 20+ years experience. I reviewed all materials prior to the class which definitely helped. At times it it was difficult to understand what the instructor was trying to have with us perform. Perhaps a demo video of their expectations would’ve been helpful. We were expected to use our lunchtime to prepare for our teaching presentation, which many of us did not know how to do until we observed the first presenter. Class ... went over by 20 minutes. The administration part of the course was quickly reviewed and wished we would’ve spent more time on that portion but overall it was a great class and would recommend it.
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- The following reviews are for product "LTB Tourniquet Application Virtual Instructor Bridge-r.21"
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Well taught class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.elizahar4 months agoInstructor was great! Answered all the questions and for an online class kept track of each persons progress.
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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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