BECOME An AMERICAN RED CROSS iNSTRUCTOR!

If you have the desire and passion to teach others to save lives using First Aid, CPR, and AED,  then you should become an American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/ AED Instructor!

​FIRST AID/CPR/AED INSTRUCTOR


The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED r.25 Instructor course train instructor candidates to teach basic-level American Red Cross First Aid CPR and AED courses. The purpose of the course is to prepare instructor candidates to teach the basic-level First Aid/CPR/AED courses in accordance with the latest program standards and instructional best practices. 

This course is delivered in a blended learning format, which includes:
  • Online session: Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes (self-paced).  Online material MUST be completed prior to attending the in-person session.
  • In-person session: Approximately 8 hours (not including breaks) course consisting of a skills session and , 2 teaching practice assignments.  

To be eligible to participate in the course, the Instructor Candidate must:
  • Be at least 16 years of age on the last day of the course.
  • Possess a current basic-level Adult CPR/AED certification or equivalent or higher. 

Certification Process
To receive certification as a First Aid/CPR/AED instructor, you must:
  • Possess a current American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED certificate or equivalent. Please bring proof of certification to the in-person session.
  • Successfully complete the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course online session.
  • Attend and actively participate in the in-person session.
    • Successfully complete the First Aid/CPR/AED skill practice and polish during which you will have an opportunity to practice your hands-on skills and demonstrate competency.
    • Successfully complete class activities, including the required practice teaching assignments. You will be given two practice teaching assignments, which will give you experience in preparing to teach lesson plans, presenting course information, using audiovisual equipment, conducting skill practice and assessment scenarios, evaluating performance, and participating in feedback and evaluation sessions. A certified instructor trainer will evaluate your practice teaching assignments.
    • Demonstrate instructor-level skill competency in all skills.

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive:
  • First Aid/CPR AED Instructor certification, valid for 2 years​

Current Sessions: 
Register Below
​Friday, July 17 - 9:30 - 6:00 p.m. 
Cyrill Westside Library (MEETING ROOM)
525 Oak Grove Road, Spartanburg, SC  29301
Cost:   $325

Friday, July 31 - 9:30 - 6:00 p.m. (CANCELLED)
Middle Tyger Library (CONFERENCE ROOM)
170 Groce Road, Lyman, SC  29365
Cost:   $325

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

If a date or location is not available, keep checking back as we continue to update our dates/locations often.
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