American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Training (R. 21)
Course Information
Requirements:
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Participant must hold a current certification in Adult CPR/AED or higher (View accepted certifications)
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ARC Basic Life Support certification recommended to bridge as an American Red Cross BLS Instructor.
Part 1: Online Portion (Approximately 2-4 hours, varies on individual)
Must be completed before In-Person Session, if you are unable to launch the course, please contact Red Cross Tech Support at (800) 733-2767
The online session provides:
• An orientation to the American Red Cross.
• An introduction to the First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course.
• An overview of the First Aid/CPR/AED program and materials.
• Information about teaching strategies and techniques, including videos about conducting skill practices and assessment scenarios and using a critical eye.
• Information about being an American Red Cross instructor.
• The Instructor Agreement and Instructor Code of Conduct.
• A final exam.
Part 2: In-Person Session
The In-Person Session includes:
• Lesson 1: Course Introduction
• Lesson 2: First Aid/CPR/AED Skill Practice and Polish
• Lesson 3: First Aid/CPR/AED Program Materials Review (optional)
• Lesson 4: Conducting Effective Skill Practice and Assessment Scenarios
• Lesson 5: Course Wrap-Up
During the in-person session, instructor candidates must actively participate in all lesson activities and demonstrate
competency in:
• Performing First Aid/CPR/AED skills
• Using training course materials
• Conducting skill practice and assessment scenarios
• Evaluating participants’ progress
Materials
Materials will be available for use during the Instructor class only.
Instructor Candidate may review Instructor Candidate Resources section at no cost.
Instructor candidates are required to have the following materials in print or digital format when conducting classes on their own.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor’s Manual (Buy Now or Download)
• First Aid/CPR/AED Participant’s Manual (Buy Now or Download)
• First Aid/CPR/AED DVD (Buy Now) or videos (Download)
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor-Led Training course presentation (optional) (Download)
Complete access to the digital material will be available only when Instructor Candidate is added as an Instructor by a Red Cross Licensed Training Provider.
Licensed Training Provider
To begin issuing certificates, participants must become or be affiliated with a Red Cross Licensed Training Provider.
To become an American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider (LTP), please complete the Authorized Provider form at https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/authorized-provider. This form is to be completed by you or your employer.
If your employer is already a Licensed Training Provider, the Administrator may add you as an Instructor via the Red Cross Learning Center once you have been issued your Instructor Certificate.
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