
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 Trainer Bridge-OL"
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Great Information
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Edugal4 years agoI appreciate the organization of information provided. The information is very relevant to my role. I have looked everywhere on the Learning Center for the Instructor Trainer Guide mentioned in the course. I am unable to locate it.
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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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- The following reviews are for product "Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor Bridge-OL"
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Great class, enjoyed it
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.ethandclark5 years agoWanted something a little more in depth on first aid items, I know this is not a first aid class but it made me look up some things in the course book and gained me knowledge for sure. I feel more prepared to perform first aid as well as teach it now.
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It was fine
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.SuzyA4 years agoNot super interesting; a lot of reviewing the manual and answering questions. I think a few videos showing skills or how to teach the skills would have been helpful and made the course more interesting.
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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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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 "Basic Life Support Instructor Bridge-OL"
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BLS yay
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Donisences4 weeks agoI was so happy to see that this is a part of ARC now.
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This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
Paul Wahl1 month ago
Very well prepared with all the tools needed to help deliver a important life saving technique for all.
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- The following reviews are for product "First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor-BL-r.21"
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The CPR practice was excellent .
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Shola3 days agoI registered for the Instructor Training course in March this year and studied the online courses, which were very thorough and informative. Of course, I took the online test and was successful. My instructor in class skills acquisition was also carried out on 22nd May and was very successful as well.
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CPR AED FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.NatashaK2 weeks agoThe instructor was very knowledgeable. Each of us picked topics to demonstrate and complete with the others in the class. Come to this course prepared with your Handbook and ready to hit the ground running. The instructor was organized and went through the course preparing you the kind of instructor you should become. I didn’t know what to expect but I am glad I choose this course! Well taught and I feel very prepared.
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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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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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