
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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Exactly as needed.
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Chris G 0151 month agoEasy to use, got me exactly where I needed to be!!
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Great customer service attention!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Grace891 week agoGreat experience! Easy to schedule and fast to solve any issues.
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- The following reviews are for product "LTB Tourniquet Application Virtual Instructor Bridge-r.21"
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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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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 "Emergency Medical Response Instructor Bridge-online"
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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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Ease of complete and great information
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Bill Houke5 years agoGood course and well set up . Would recommend to friends
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- The following reviews are for product "CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Instructor Bridge"
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Great class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.equipment guy5 years agoThe Cuyahoga Valley National Park sponsored this class for me.
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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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- The following reviews are for product "Basic Life Support Instructor-BL"
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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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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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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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