Class Description
This course will train instructor candidates to teach basic-level American Red Cross First Aid CPR and AED courses. 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. 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.
This class is a Blended Learning Class which gives students the ability to do most of the training online then attend an in-person session to test their skills.
Participants who successfully complete the online and in-person portions will receive an American Red Cross Certification in First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor-BL-r.21. Certificates are valid for two years and will be issued in about one business day after the in-person class. Certificates are delivered via e-mail and can be found on the Red Cross Website.
Is This Class Right For You?
The instructor class is appropriate for:
Companies wishing to teach their own staff CPR Skills.
Induvial wishing to start their own CPR training companies.
Providers working with families wishing to educate safety and first aid.
Instructor Candidates who sign up should be prepared to:
Show proof of a current basic-level certification in Adult CPR/AED (or higher-level) from the American Red Cross or an equivalent.
Demonstrate mastery of the skills to the standard that are outlined in the Pre-Course Work and Preparation for Approved First Aid/CPR/AED IT Candidates
Teach any of the knowledge and skills to the standard of the First Aid/CPR/AED r.21 program and be able to incorporate the use of video, course presentation, instructor materials and student materials during your assignments.
Use materials, equipment, etc. as outlined in the manuals.
Become familiar with the Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Learning materials and online session located on the Red Cross Learning Center
This class is an American Red Cross Class
Always check with your employer for certification requirements.
Course Length
The online portion is estimated to take 2 hours long. Participants will receive a training link in an email after they booked a class. Participants must have online portion completed before coming into scheduled in-person session. The in-person session is typically 6 hours long plus a one hour lunch break.
Frequently Asked Questions
I did not get my Blended Learning (BL) link after I booked my class. What do I do?
You should have received two emails when you booked your class. One a confirmation email, the second an email with with a link to your class. Please check your spam folder in case the email with the link was sent there.
If you cannot find the email with the link, please contact us right away.
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