The Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course provides the training and certification you need to become a qualified First Aid and CPR Instructor. This program prepares you to teach Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED courses to individuals, workplaces, and community groups using official American Red Cross guidelines.

This blended learning course includes:

• Online Training: Complete the self-paced Red Cross instructor essentials module.

• In-Person Session: Practice teaching, perform hands-on skills, and learn effective course management techniques.

Earn your Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification and begin teaching lifesaving skills with confidence.

To enroll in the Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course, instructor candidates must meet the following certification and training requirements to become a certified First Aid Instructor or CPR Instructor:

• Be at least 16 years of age on the last day of the instructor course or class.

• Hold a current basic-level Adult CPR/AED (or higher) certification or an equivalent certificate.

These prerequisites ensure candidates are properly prepared to complete Red Cross Instructor training and earn their official First Aid and CPR Instructor certification.

Certification – Red Cross Instructor Course

Upon successful completion of the Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course, candidates will receive an official American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification valid for 2 years.

This nationally recognized instructor certification allows you to teach Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED classes, helping others earn their own lifesaving CPR and First Aid certifications through approved Red Cross training programs.

Online Course Requirement – Red Cross Instructor Training

Before attending the in-person classroom session, all participants must complete the online Red Cross Instructor Course through the Red Cross Learning Center.

You will receive a separate email directly from the American Red Cross with instructions and a link to access the online portion of the class. Please read this email carefully and complete the online training before your scheduled classroom session.

If you registered for the First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course at the last minute and did not receive your online course information, please reply to your registration confirmation email or contact our office immediately. If needed, our team will assist you at the start of the class to ensure you can access and complete the online portion properly.

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In-class Session Materials – Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course

The following items are REQUIRED for the class:

• Proof that you are at least 16 years old (photo ID)
• Current American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED certification or equivalent certificate.
• Online Instructor Course completion certificate
• Class Waiver Form (digital – link in confirmation email)
• Practice Teaching Assignments (in confirmation email)
• Instructor Candidate Workbook
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor’s Manual r.25
• Participant Manual eBook
• First Aid/CPR/AED PowerPoint Course Presentation for Lesson Plan B: Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor-Led Training PT1
• First Aid/CPR/AED PowerPoint Course Presentation for Lesson Plan B: Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor-Led Training PT2
• Course Videos (download)
• Program Administration Database
• Adult and Infant CPR pocket masks (may be purchased at class for $20/set)

Program Policies for Instructor Courses

Refund Policy: Class fees are nonrefundable and no refunds will be issued once fees have been submitted. Class materials and supplies such as course manuals and textbooks, CPR masks and all other class supplies are nonrefundable.

Transfer Policy: The class transfer fee is $150.00 and registered participants are required to complete a Online Transfer Request at least 72 hours prior to the class date in order to be eligible to transfer. Transfers will only be granted if space is available in a future class with-in 60 days of the original class date. Only (1) transfer is allowed per registration.

No Show Policy: If a registered participant is a no-show and absent from their scheduled class, the participant will not receive a refund of any kind and is not eligible for a class transfer.

Class Space is Limited: If a registered participant decides to leave the class for any reason, they will NOT receive a refund and will NOT be eligible to transfer to a different class.

Cancelled Class Policy: Heart CPR reserves the right to cancel classes as needed. In the event a class is canceled registered participants will be offered a transfer to a different class at no additional charge or a full refund.

Visitor Policy: Only registered class participants are allowed in the classroom during training. All visitors must wait in the parking lot.