
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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Robin is an EXCELLENT Instructor
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.RtB RN4 weeks agoRobin was very well organized, informative, gave many helpful tips on conducting classes. She was encouraging, friendly and very knowledgeable. Her ease with the material and well planned day made the time go by quickly. Very professional and helpful throughout the day.
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Informative & Helpful Class
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Shan13 weeks agoOur trainer was amazing. She was so patient and helpful with all of us. I provided 4 stars to Red Cross as you pay $130 for the course and they intentionally don't provide you a print copy of the Instructor's Manual, instead they provide a digital copy that is onyl available for a limited time.
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- The following reviews are for product "CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Instructor Bridge"
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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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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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- The following reviews are for product "LTB Tourniquet Application Virtual Instructor Bridge-r.21"
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Good practice session!
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Anonymous3 years agoGiven the format (Teams video), this was a good option. Obviously face-to-face hands-on practice and coaching would have been better.
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virtual class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Gary Keith3 years agoI thought that it was so great having the class in a virtual setting. I learned and practices and did everything that I would do in a regular class. It was very accommodating.
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- The following reviews are for product "Basic Life Support Instructor Trainer Bridge-OL"
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Very good info and material
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.No nicknames please2 years agoEasy transition from Divers Alert Network Instructor Trainer program to A.R.C.
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Great program
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.davis2221 year agoEasy to complete and do the Bridge Program. Its efficiently done and very thorough.
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- The following reviews are for product "Emergency Medical Response Instructor Bridge-online"
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Emergency Medical Response Instructor Bridge-onlin
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.CharChar5 years agoThis course is a good start for anyone in the medical field that is looking to get into instruction/teaching. A great opportunity available for this course through Red Cross.
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Emergancy Medica Response Instructor Bridge-online
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Memov5 years agoI'm so excited becoming a Emergency Medical Response instructor for the American Red Cross. It just open allot more doors for me.
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- The following reviews are for product "Basic Life Support Instructor Bridge-OL"
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Great customer service attention!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Grace892 days agoGreat experience! Easy to schedule and fast to solve any issues.
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American Red Cross Bridge
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.NEW ARC Instructor1 year agoCompleted the bridge program very detailed and fortunately very similar to the American Heart Association and American Health and Safety Institute. I am now excited to start teaching under American Red Cross!
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