First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course
The purpose of this instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach the American Red Cross basic-level First Aid, CPR and AED courses.
Instructor candidates must:
Instructor candidates must:
- Be at least 16 years of age on the last day of the instructor course.
- Possess current American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certi cation or the equivalent.
- Have successfully completed the online Introduction to the First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course.
- Have successfully completed the in-person precourse skills session.
- Have obtained all materials needed for both the instructor and participants before entering the first session of the instructor course.
| ARC First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course Fact Sheet |
Lifeguarding Instructor Course
The purpose of the instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach the Red Cross Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Waterfront Skills, Waterpark Skills, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers, Administering Emergency Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission courses and/or modules. Instructor candidates will also become familiar with Junior Lifeguarding, Lifeguard Management, Safety Training for Swim Coaches and Basic Water Rescue.
Instructor candidates must:
Instructor candidates must:
- Be at least 17 years old on or before the last day of the instructor course.
- Possess one of the following:
- A current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED.
- A current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid and either an American Red Cross certificate for CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or an American Red Cross certificate for CPR/AED for Lifeguards.
- An equivalent certificate from another organization.
- Successfully complete the online Orientation to the Red Cross.
- Successfully complete the online Orientation to the Lifeguarding course.
- Successfully complete the online Lifeguarding Instructor Precourse Exam (80 percent or better).
- Successfully complete the Precourse Session.
- Obtain the Lifeguarding Instructor’s Manual and Lifeguarding Manual after you have successfully completed the Precourse Session.
| ARC Lifeguarding Instructor Course Fact Sheet |
Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer Review Course
The Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer review course is an abbreviated recertification course for currently certified instructors and instructor trainers. The purpose of the course is to allow participants to review the course content and practice skills in a formal class setting and complete the final written exam.
To participate in the Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer review course, the individual must possess and provide proof of a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED instructor or instructor trainer certificate (Instructors or instructor trainers whose certification was withdrawn for any reason are not eligible to participate in the Instructor Review Course).
Prerequisites
Instructors who wish to achieve a basic-level lifeguarding certification to work as a Lifeguard will have the option to “test out” at the conclusion of the Lifeguarding Instructor Review course. This “test out” session includes:
Instructors/ITs who choose to attend the “test out” session and successfully complete all basic-level course requirements will earn an American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification, valid for 2 years, in addition to their American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer certification, valid for 2 years.
Basic-level certification is not a requirement to maintain a Lifeguarding Instructor/IT certification.
To participate in the Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer review course, the individual must possess and provide proof of a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED instructor or instructor trainer certificate (Instructors or instructor trainers whose certification was withdrawn for any reason are not eligible to participate in the Instructor Review Course).
Prerequisites
- Possess a current (r.2017) American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor certification and/or
- Possess a current (r.2017) American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Trainer certification
Instructors who wish to achieve a basic-level lifeguarding certification to work as a Lifeguard will have the option to “test out” at the conclusion of the Lifeguarding Instructor Review course. This “test out” session includes:
- Lifeguarding precourse skills evaluation
- Lifeguarding course final skills scenarios
- Two final written exams (CPRO/First Aid and Lifeguarding Skills)
Instructors/ITs who choose to attend the “test out” session and successfully complete all basic-level course requirements will earn an American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification, valid for 2 years, in addition to their American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer certification, valid for 2 years.
Basic-level certification is not a requirement to maintain a Lifeguarding Instructor/IT certification.
| ARC Lifeguarding Instructor Course Fact Sheet |
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Healthcare Providers Instructor Course
The purpose of the instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach the American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers course.
Instructor candidates must:
Instructor candidates must:
- Be at least 17 years of age on or before the last day of the instructor course.
- Possess a current American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers certification or equivalent.
- Successfully completed the Online Session for the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers Instructor course, which consists of the following prerequisites:
- Orientation to the American Red Cross
- Orientation to the Instructor Course Precourse exam
- Obtain the instructor’s manual and participant handbook prior to entering the first session of the instructor course.
| ARC CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Healthcare Providers Instructor Course Fact Sheet |
