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Red Cross Instructor Course in San Francisco
The Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course trains you to teach basic-level American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED courses. You must be at least 16 on the last day of the course and hold a current basic-level Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED (or higher) certificate or equivalent. It is blended: online content first, then a skills session and classroom segments. The instructor certificate is valid for 2 years. Send us an inquiry and we reply with the options we can offer.
What you teach
What a Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor teaches
Scope
Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructors teach basic-level Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED courses, and choose the course and materials that fit each group.
Before you start
Prerequisites
- Be at least 16 years old on the last day of the instructor course
- Hold a current basic-level American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED (or higher level) certificate, or the equivalent
- Complete the online Introduction to the First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course
- Complete the in-person precourse skills session
- Have the instructor and participant materials before the first session
Format
How the instructor course works
Online content
Finished before the classroom activities.
Skills session
An in-person precourse skills session.
Classroom
Practice teaching and evaluating skills, led by a currently certified First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Trainer.
Certification
Attend every session, complete three practice-teaching assignments and score at least 80% (20 of 25) on the written exam.
Step by step
Steps to become a Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
Hold a current certificate
A basic-level Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED (or higher) certificate, or the equivalent.
Do the online introduction
Complete the online Introduction to the First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course.
Precourse skills session
Show your first aid, CPR and AED skills in person.
Classroom sessions
Practice teaching, with three practice-teaching assignments and a written exam.
Instructor certificate
The Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certificate is valid for 2 years.
FAQ
Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course: common questions
What do I need before the Red Cross instructor course?
You must be at least 16 years old on the last day of the course and hold a current basic-level American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED (or higher level) certificate, or the equivalent. The fact sheet also lists the online introduction, the in-person precourse skills session and your course materials.
Source: American Red Cross, First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor (blended learning) class description
Is the Red Cross instructor course blended?
Yes. It combines online content, a skills session and classroom segments, and the online material must be finished before the classroom activities.
Source: American Red Cross, First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor (blended learning) class description
How do I pass?
Attend and take part in every session, complete the class activities including three practice-teaching assignments, and score at least 80% (20 correct answers out of 25) on the instructor written exam.
Source: American Red Cross, First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course fact sheet
How long is the Red Cross instructor certificate valid?
The First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certificate is valid for 2 years.
Source: American Red Cross, First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course fact sheet
I am already an AHA instructor. Can I bridge?
The Red Cross offers bridge courses for current instructors of comparable organizations such as the American Heart Association. You register for the bridge course, submit your credentials, review the program materials and take the online instructor bridge course; the Red Cross says no in-person class is required.
Source: American Red Cross, Instructor Training, Certification and Bridging
How do I ask about the course in San Francisco?
Send the inquiry form on this page with your preferred timing. We reply by email or text with the options we can offer.