First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Bridge Online (Discontinued)
The Instructor Bridge is an online course that allows instructors certified with other organizations to participate in online training and become certified American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED instructors. This course provides an orientation to the American Red Cross and the First Aid/CPR/AED program materials policies and teaching strategies while recognizing their training and teaching experience.Candidates must meet course prerequisites and upload qualifying credential to complete the training and earn American Red Cross instructor (trainer) certification.
More Details• A current instructor certification – refer to Table B below.
Training Organization | Basic-Level Certifications Accepted to Participate in the First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Bridge |
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American Red Cross | • Adult CPR/AED • Basic Life Support • Advanced Life Support • CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers • Emergency Medical Response • Lifeguarding |
American Heart Association* | • Basic Life Support • Heartsaver CPR/AED |
Health and Safety Institute (HSI) – includes ASHI and Medic First Aid | • CPR/AED |
National Safety Council | • CPR/AED |
Canadian Red Cross | • CPR/AED |
Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation | • CPR/AED |
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Active State Licensure or Certification | • Paramedic • Emergency Medical Technician • Emergency Medical Responder • Advanced Emergency Medical Technician |
Emergency Care and Safety Institute | • CPR and AED* • Standard First Aid, CPR, AED* • Advanced First Aid, CPR, AED* *Indicates Classroom only training. |
Jeff Ellis & Associates | • Lifeguarding |
First Response Training International | • CPR, First Aid, AED |
Table B: Instructor Certification
Training Organization | Instructor Certifications Accepted to Participate in the First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Bridge |
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American Red Cross | • Basic Life Support • Advanced Life Support • Pediatric Life Support • CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers • Emergency Medical Response • Lifeguarding |
American Heart Association* | • Basic Life Support • Heartsaver CPR/AED |
Health and Safety Institute (HSI) – includes ASHI and Medic First Aid | • CPR/AED |
National Safety Council | • First Aid, CPR and AED |
Canadian Red Cross | • First Aid (FA Instructor course includes CPR/AED) |
Jeff Ellis & Associates | • Lifeguarding Instructor |
First Response Training International | • CPR, First Aid, AED |
The content of these reviews regarding the quality and value of this course is based on data collected across all American Red Cross classes with this title and does not reflect ratings of any specific instructor or provider.
The content of these reviews regarding the quality and value of this course is based on data collected across all American Red Cross classes with this title and does not reflect ratings of any specific instructor or provider.