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American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Training (R. 21)

Course Information

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Requirements: 

 

• Participant must hold a current certification in Adult CPR/AED or higher (View accepted certifications)

• ARC Basic Life Support certification recommended to bridge as an American Red Cross BLS Instructor.

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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.

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Part 2: In-Person Session

 

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The In-Person Session includes:

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• 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

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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

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Materials 

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Materials will be available for use during the Instructor class only. 

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Instructor Candidate may review Instructor Candidate Resources section at no cost.

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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)​

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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.

 

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Licensed Training Provider

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To begin issuing certificates, participants must become or be affiliated with a Red Cross Licensed Training Provider.

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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.

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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.

Click Resources > ADD/REMOVE INSTRUCTOR(S)

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