Purpose

To train Lay Responder First Aid/CPR/AED instructors 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.
• Must currently be certified as an American Red Cross Lay Responder First Aid/CPR/AED instructor.

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 Lay Responder First Aid/CPR/AED instructor course to teach the CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer courses.
• 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

8 hours

Instructor

Currently authorized American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, 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.
• 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 for two calendar years.  All authorizations expire on December 31.

Participant Materials

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)