Our American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course is designed to prepare individuals to become certified instructors capable of teaching First Aid, CPR, and AED skills to others. This comprehensive program equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to deliver high-quality instruction in life-saving techniques in accordance with American Red Cross guidelines. Through interactive instruction, hands-on practice, and mentorship, participants will gain the confidence and competence to lead engaging and informative First Aid/CPR/AED courses, empowering others to respond effectively to a wide range of emergencies.

Course Highlights:

• Instructor Preparation: Understand the roles and responsibilities of a First Aid/CPR/AED instructor, including teaching methodologies, classroom management techniques, and effective communication strategies for engaging participants.

• Curriculum Overview: Familiarize yourself with the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED curriculum, including core content areas such as injury assessment, bleeding control, CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants, AED use, and relief of choking.

• Teaching Techniques: Learn how to deliver First Aid/CPR/AED instruction using a variety of teaching techniques, including interactive lectures, hands-on skills practice sessions, group activities, and scenario-based simulations.

• Lesson Planning: Develop skills for creating comprehensive lesson plans that align with First Aid/CPR/AED course objectives, incorporating engaging activities, visual aids, and assessments to reinforce learning outcomes.

• Hands-On Practice: Engage in practical, hands-on activities and skills practice sessions to demonstrate First Aid/CPR/AED techniques, promote active learning, and build confidence in teaching essential life-saving skills.

• Effective Feedback: Learn how to provide constructive feedback and evaluation to course participants, fostering skill improvement and confidence in their abilities to respond to emergencies.

• Certification Process: Understand the certification process for First Aid/CPR/AED Instructors, including requirements for maintaining certification, ongoing professional development opportunities, and resources for course delivery.

Target Audience:

• Healthcare professionals
• CPR and First Aid instructors seeking certification renewal
• Workplace safety trainers
• Health and safety educators
• Individuals with experience in teaching First Aid, CPR, and AED courses

Prerequisites:

• Current certification in First Aid/CPR/AED
• Completion of the American Red Cross Instructor Training course

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course, participants will receive certification from the American Red Cross, authorizing them to teach First Aid, CPR, and AED courses to lay rescuers and healthcare professionals.

Duration:

The First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course typically spans one to two days, depending on the specific requirements of the training session and the number of participants.

Outcome:

Participants who complete the First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to effectively teach life-saving skills to others. By becoming certified instructors, participants play a crucial role in expanding access to life-saving skills training, empowering individuals to respond confidently to emergencies, and improving outcomes for cardiac arrest, injuries, and other life-threatening situations in their communities.