Purpose

To train instructor candidates to teach the American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider course.

Prerequisites

• Be at least 17 years of age on or before the last scheduled session of the course.
• Possess a Fundamentals of Instructor Training certificate issued within the last year or possess a current Health and Safety Services instructor authorization.
• Successfully complete the precourse session.  This includes passing the precourse written exam with a score of 80 percent or higher on both Section 1 and Section 2 and demonstrating competency in the precourse skills and scenarios evaluation.

Learning Objectives

Upon conclusion of this instructor course, candidates should be thoroughly familiar with course materials and should be able to:

• Expand on information from the American Red Cross Fundamental of Instructor Training (FIT) course to teach the CPR/AED for the Rescuer courses.
• 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 CPR and AED skills at an appropriate level of performance.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and reports.
• Plan, organize and conduct the CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider 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.

Length

12 hours

Instructor

Currently authorized American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider, Emergency Response or Lifeguarding instructor trainer.

Certification Requirement

• Successfully complete the precourse session.
• Attend and actively participate in all course sessions.
• Successfully complete class activities, including the required practice-teaching assignments.
• Score at least 80 percent on the instructor exam.

Certificate Issued and Validity Period

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider Instructor certificate:  Authorization is valid for 2 calendar years.  All authorizations expire on December 31.

Participant Products/Material

• American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Instructor's Manual with CDROM (Stock No. 652161)
• American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Participant's Manual (Stock No. 652162)