
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.

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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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Suscinct
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.FiFi3 years agoIt was good review for me and I thought it was well done. The instructor was patient. I
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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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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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- 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 "LTB Tourniquet Application Virtual Instructor Bridge-r.21"
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Well taught class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.elizahar2 months agoInstructor was great! Answered all the questions and for an online class kept track of each persons progress.
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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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- The following reviews are for product "Emergency Medical Response Instructor Bridge-online"
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EMR Instructor Bridge-online
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.MedicE403 years agoOur company is thinking about training some of our officers to be EMRs to assist our EMTs. I enjoy instructing and this gives us the ability to train in-house. The ability to take this course on-line is very convenient.
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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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I feel like I learned something
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.SPara4 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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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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