
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 "LTB Tourniquet Application Virtual Instructor Bridge-r.21"
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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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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-BL"
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I feel like I learned something
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.SPara5 years agoMelanie was a great instructor, I had for a few months ago for my CPR Instructor class too & in both classes I know I learned something & left the class assured that I could teach CPR AND BLS.
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Wonderful Instructor!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Alex887 years agoMary did a fantastic job instructing this course! She went above and beyond to make sure we were ready to teach our first class.
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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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Well organized
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Rmvarieur5 years agoThis bridge course was well organized and comprehensive
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- The following reviews are for product "Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor Bridge-OL"
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Simple and thorough.
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.N8PT3 months agoAll the information needed to instruct a course is clearly covered in this course. We'll done overall.
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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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- 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 "Basic Life Support Instructor Bridge-OL"
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Great item
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Gagnon1 month agoI have been happy with my bridge class. It was self explanatory
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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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