
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 "Basic Life Support Instructor Bridge-OL"
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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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Great item
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Gagnon1 day 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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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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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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- The following reviews are for product "Basic Life Support Instructor Trainer Bridge-OL"
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Great Information
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Edugal5 years agoI appreciate the organization of information provided. The information is very relevant to my role. I have looked everywhere on the Learning Center for the Instructor Trainer Guide mentioned in the course. I am unable to locate it.
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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-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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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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- The following reviews are for product "Head Neck MBJI and Splinting Virtual Instructor Bridge-r.21"
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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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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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- 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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Ease of complete and great information
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Bill Houke5 years agoGood course and well set up . Would recommend to friends
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