Class Description
Course Overview
The Red Cross First aid/CPR/AED r.25 Instructor Training program is a comprehensive course designed to bridge the gap between "knowing" and "teaching." You will learn the Red Cross Method of Instruction, ensuring you can effectively plan, lead, and evaluate students in:
Adult, Child, and Infant CPR
AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use
Basic First Aid protocols
What You Will Learn (Learning Objectives)
Red Cross Methods: Master the "Practice-While-Watching" and "Video-Mediated" teaching styles.
Skill Proficiency: Demonstrate elite-level performance in all First Aid, CPR, and AED skills.
Classroom Management: Learn how to effectively manage skill practices, use testing scenarios, and provide corrective feedback.
Administrative Success: Navigate the Red Cross Learning Center, report courses, and issue digital certificates with ease.
Science-Based Training: Understand the science behind the curriculum and how to maintain Red Cross standards.
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. See Page 2 of Document Instuctions for NEW (First-Time) Instructor Canidates.
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.25 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 8 hours long plus a 30 minute lunch break.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is considered a current basic-level certification in Adult CPR/AED (or higher-level) from the American Red Cross or an equivalent?
Please refer to the "Instructions for New (First-Time) Instructor Candidates” document found in the Red Cross Learning Center's First Aid/CPR/AED 21 Candidate Resources Page for a table of accepted certifications.
