
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 "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 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 "First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor-BL-r.21"
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Saving Lives!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.J3SS061 week agoI recently completed the CPR Instructor Course. The course was well-structured, combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on training. It not only enhanced my CPR skills but also gave me the tools and confidence to effectively teach others. The instructor was amazing and made the day go by fast with making learning fun and keeping everyone involved and on their toes!
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Great class & Instructor!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Jess S1 month agoThe class and instructor were amazing. The instructor had a way of putting the class at ease, which I think made it easier for us to be comfortable in the setting to get hand-on experience with the class. Thank you! PS... I also remembered to get affiliated! ;) This was an ongoing joke in the class to not forget.
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- The following reviews are for product "Head Neck MBJI and Splinting Virtual Instructor Bridge-r.21"
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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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Informative Class
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Rudolph13 years agoClass is a great approach to better care for various injuries covered.
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- 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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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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- The following reviews are for product "Emergency Medical Response Instructor Bridge-online"
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Excellent online course experience.
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.TXPDMedic5 years agoThis online bridge course was very informative and has assisted me immensely with the information needed to apply my instructor skills to the instruction of the Red Cross Emergency Medical Response curriculum.
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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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- The following reviews are for product "Basic Life Support Instructor-BL"
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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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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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