Instructor Training

 Becoming a Red Cross Instructor is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Not only do you have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others by teaching them essential lifesaving skills, but you also become part of a highly trained, elite group of professionals. Our instructors teach to an average of 5.8 million people a year in businesses, schools and communities. 

Join us in our mission to empower individuals and communities to respond to emergencies effectively. Find a class near you and start your journey towards becoming a Red Cross Instructor today.

This course will train instructor candidates to teach basic-level American Red Cross First Aid CPR and AED courses. 

Upon registration it is important that you review and follow the directions on the e-mail attachment sent with your registration confirmation. 

This is a blended learning course consisting of online content, a skills session and classroom segments. Online material must be completed prior to attending the classroom activities. For more information please reference the attachment you will receive via e-mail when you register for this course. 

Prerequisites: In order to participate in this course you must possess a current basic-level American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED (or higher level) certification or equivalent and be at least 16 years of age on the last day of the instructor course.

Course Duration: 

     Online component approximately 3 hours 30 minutes

     In-person Skills & Classroom approximately 6 hours

Minimum 4 participants/Maximum 6