Become a Red Cross Instructor through Guardian CPR

Instructor candidates who are new to teaching students in courses similar to those offered by the Red Cross must meet the following criteria:

• Possess a valid base certification
• Successfully complete the online course prior to an in-person skills session
• Successfully complete the in-person skills session
• Prior to teaching your first class, an Instructor must become affiliated with or become a Red Cross Training Provider with a signed agreement to teach classes, report Red Cross courses taught and issue certificates.

The Instructor courses listed below are designed for those who do not have any instructor certification, but want to teach and certify learners. All courses (with the exception of First Aid for Severe Trauma) require you to attend an in-person session. You can enroll for the courses using our “Enroll Here” tool.

• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
• Babysitter’s Training Instructor 
• Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor Skills Session

• CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Instructor
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Life Support Instructor (sometimes referred to as ACLS)
• Pediatric Advance Life Support Instructor (PALS)
• Emergency Medical Response Instructor

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This course is taught in a blended learning format. You must complete the online portion prior to attending the in-person session. Be sure to allow yourself adequate time to complete the online portion.