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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 course. 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.
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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.
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It was great! Instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the class.
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I had an excellent experience with the First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor-BL-r.25 training led by Husain Mohamud. He did a fantastic job delivering the training in a professional, engaging, and informative manner. Husain was knowledgeable, approachable, and effective in creating an environment where participants felt comfortable asking questions and actively participating. The training was well organized, practical, and provided valuable information that I feel confident applying in real-world situations. I greatly appreciated Husain’s dedication and the quality of the training experience. I would highly recommend him as an instructor and look forward to participating in future trainings with him.
