
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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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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Easy Learning!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Kathryn402 years agoThis course was straightforward and easy to follow along. We reviewed all the materials and completed the skills practice as a student. Now I feel confident in using the skills out in the world as well as teaching others as an instructor.
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- The following reviews are for product "Basic Life Support Instructor Trainer Bridge-OL"
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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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Was confusing at first
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.mzcheryl5 years agoGetting started is a little tedious but once you get going it is ok. It took me a week between credential upload to take the class as i was waiting for a go ahead email. I finally went into the website and discovered that my credentials were good and i could take the class. Uploading credentials for every class you want to take is kind of a pain in the butt. Don't try to start anything just before a holiday weekend. I work weekend so i thought it was perfect time to get started, not. Uploaded ... certification Thursday evening and had to wait until Tuesday to be approved. Website stated Monday the holiday closed but nothing about Friday. I was dissapointed.
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- The following reviews are for product "Basic Life Support Instructor Bridge-OL"
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This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
Nes5521 month ago
This course was brief and very informative. Thank you!
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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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- The following reviews are for product "Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor Bridge-OL"
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W&RFA instructor - It taught me a lot
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Chiago3 years agoThe course got me my instructor certificate. Online learning is not the best mode for me personally. I did learn a lot and the course made me aware that I need more study. There's way more that I need to know than can be covered in such a course. So, part of it is an inspiration to regularly review the class materials.
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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 "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 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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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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