
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 "Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor Bridge-OL"
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Video, books easy to understand
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.WfrSteve1 year agoThe course is self paced on the computer which is nice for working adults. For me course was easy. I've been a Wilderness First Responder. WFR for 32 years. EMT for 9.5 years The ability to bridge is great for people who have knowledge, experience with wilderness medicine. The Red Cross needs to update out dated techniques.
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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 "LTB Tourniquet Application Virtual Instructor Bridge-r.21"
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Well taught class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.elizahar3 months agoInstructor was great! Answered all the questions and for an online class kept track of each persons progress.
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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 "Head Neck MBJI and Splinting Virtual Instructor Bridge-r.21"
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Great skill!
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Mtnmamanks3 years agoNice way to get more specialized understanding of specific skills.
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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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- The following reviews are for product "Basic Life Support Instructor-BL"
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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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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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- The following reviews are for product "Emergency Medical Response Instructor Bridge-online"
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American Red Cross Certs
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Marshall B5 years agoI currently got my emergency medical response instructor certification, and it was super easy to do so! I love ARC, and I’m glad I’m apart of the ARC community and get to keep up on my training and train. If it wasn’t for ARC, I wouldn’t be able to accomplish all the things I love to do!
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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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- 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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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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