Duration:   24 hours

Fee:   $270.00 (Includes FIT)

For dates and times: If you would like to take this course, contact us.

Purpose:

To train instructor candidates to teach basic-level American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED courses for lay responders.

Prerequisite:

• Minimum age of 16
• Pass a precourse written exam with a score of 80 percent or higher on each component and successfully demonstrating competency in the skills evaluation in accordance with the established skill standards.

Learning Objectives:

• Includes Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) Course 
• Demonstrate the characteristics required of an American Red Cross representative and role model.
• Teach courses in a manner that helps participants stay engaged in the learning process.
• Ensure participants' health and safety during training.
• Demonstrate applicable first aid, CPR and AED skills at an appropriate level of performance.
• Maintain and complete accurate records and reports.
• Plan, organize and conduct the first aid, CPR and AED courses in accordance with the requirements of the specific program they will be teaching, and evaluate participants.
• Monitor participants' practice and provide corrective feedback and encouragement consistent with the critical skill performance steps.
• Choose the appropriate course and materials to meet the specific training needs of participants or groups.

Length:  24 hours

Instructor:

A currently authorized American Red Cross Lay Responder First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor Trainer.

All course fees include:

Required instructor and participant materials.

Certification Requirements:

• Successfully complete the pre-course session.
• Attend and actively participate in all course sessions.
• Successfully complete class activities, including practice-teaching assignments.
• Pass the instructor course final written exam with a score of at least 80 percent.

Certificate(s) Issued and Validity Period:

• Lay Responder First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor - Authorization is for 2 calendar years. All authorizations expire on December 31 of each year.  Initial authorization may be less or more time depending on when training is completed.
• Fundamentals of Instructor Training

Participant Materials:

• First Aid/CPR/AED for the Workplace Participant's Workbook (StayWell Stock No. 656694)
• First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community Participant's Manual (StayWell Stock No. 652145)
• Adult CPR/AED Skills Card (StayWell Stock No. 656691)
• Infant and Child Skills Card (StayWell Stock No. 656695)
• First Aid Skills Card (StayWell Stock No. 656692)
• American Red Cross Fundamentals of Instructor Training Participant's Manual (GSD Stock No. A1174)
• American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED for Workplace, Schools and Community Instructor Manual with CDROM (StayWell Stock No. 656693)