American Red Cross Twin Cities Area Chapter






Instructor Resources

 

For nearly a century, the American Red Cross has prepared people to save lives through health and safety education and training. Thank you for helping the Red Cross fulfill its mission by teaching life saving CPR and First Aid skills.

 

Become a Red Cross Instructor

If you are interested in becoming a certified Red Cross Instructor, the Twin Cities Chapter has several course opportunities available for you.

     To register:

     ONLINE: Click on a link above or click TAKE A CLASS

     BY PHONE: Call our Customer Relations Team at 612-871-7676

Become a Red Cross Volunteer Instructor

Volunteer instructors teach First Aid and CPR/AED courses, babysitter's training, and dog and cat first aid courses at the Red Cross in Minneapolis, St. Paul, metro area YMCAs, and other locations. To become a volunteer instructor, you'll need to complete an application, background check, and attend a volunteer orientation. After an interview, we'll provide the needed training and mentored teaching opportunities.

 

  • Fundamentals of Instructor Training (4.5 hours)
  • Lay Responder First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor (24 hours)
    Track your progress with our Instructor Checklist
  • Babysitter's Training Instructor (12 hours) 
    Track your progress with our Babysitter's Training Instructor Checklist
  • CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (20 hours) (If you are already a Lay Responder instructor, you can complete an 8-hour bridge course.)
  • Dog and Cat First Aid

Click VOLUNTEER to get started today!

Volunteer Instructor Team

Thank you for donating your time to serving the Red Cross.  Your valuable skills as an instructor are an essential part of our community health and safety education program.

 

Community Class Resources

Community Class Schedule

How to complete a CEU form

 

Are you currently a Lay Responder Instructor looking for more ways to get involved?  Consider bridging to another instructor specialty:

Or explore other Red Cross volunteer opportunities.

 

Authorized Provider Instructors

Authorized Provider Instructors are authorized American Red Cross Instructors that agree to provide certified Red Cross training throughout our Twin Cities community.

 

Learn more...click here.

 

Resources for all Instructors

 

Course Forms

Please submit your course records to courserecord@redcrosstc.org.

 

-Forms-

Course Record Sheet

Course Record Addendum

Course Codes

 

-Aquatics Forms-

Lifeguarding Activity Report 

Water Safety Activity Report

Course Codes

 

Additional Instructor Resources

American Red Cross Instructor's Corner

American Red Cross - National Web Site

 

Manikins, Books and Materials

Shop Staywell

Twin Cities Chapter Equipment Rental Prices

Twin Cities Chapter Materials Price List

 

FAQs

How do I become an instructor?

Where can I find the course record sheet and addendum?

What is the course code for my course?

How do I submit my course paperwork?

 

Contact Us

Have questions?

 

E-mail us at instructorquestions@redcrosstc.org or contact us at 612-871-7676.