Become a Certified First Aid Instructor

Empower Others. Save Lives. Lead Your Community.

Why Become an Instructor?

• Make a Lasting Impact: Join thousands of instructors preparing over 6 million learners each year to act in emergencies.
• Develop Leadership Skills: Enhance your public speaking, presentation, and communication skills.

Course Requirements

• Minimum Age: Candidates must be at least 16 years old by the last day of the course.
• Current Certification: You must possess a current Red Cross basic-level Adult First Aid/CPR/AED (or higher) certification.
• Blended Learning Format: Complete a 1.5 to 2-hour online session before attending the hands-on in-person skills session.

What You’ll Learn

• Teaching Methodologies: Master the art of facilitating discussions and managing a classroom.
• Skill Proficiency: Demonstrate and evaluate high-quality CPR, AED usage, and first aid techniques.
• Program Management: Learn how to use Red Cross Learning Center tools to report courses and issue digital certificates.

Certification Details

• Validity: Your Instructor certification is valid for 2 years.
• Simple Renewal: Most instructors only need to complete an online recertification course and teach a minimum number of classes to maintain their status.