Location:

Red Gate Farms

136 Red Gate Farms Trail

Savannah, GA 31405

*Clubhouse Building

(Enter and keep right, the Clubhouse will be on the right-hand side past the first stop sign. Park along the white fence.)

This course will train instructor candidates to teach basic-level American Red Cross First Aid CPR and AED courses. In order to participate in this course you must possess a current basic-level American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED (or higher level) certification or equivalent and be at least 16 years of age on the last day of the instructor course. Upon registration it is important that you review and follow the directions on the e-mail attachment sent with your registration confirmation. This is a blended learning course consisting of online content a skills session and classroom segments. Online material must be completed prior to attending the classroom activities. For more information please reference the attachment you will receive via e-mail when you register for this course.

Dear Instructor Candidate:

I am pleased to include you in our upcoming American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course. This instructor course begins with the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course online session, which you must complete before attending the in-person session.

Once enrolled in the course, you will receive an email within 24 hours from the American Red Cross with instructions to access and complete the online session. Please contact us if you do not receive it (jesswhitacretraining@gmail.com), it MUST be comlpeted prior to attending your in-person class. Once you receive the email, you will be able to access the course in the Red Class Learning Center. To return to the course once started, log into the Red Cross Learning Center and click on the class on your home page.

All the materials listed below are available as hard copies for purchase at the Red Cross Store; the store is accessible via a link provided in the Red Cross Learning Center (redcrosslearningcenter.org). Or you will be able to download these materials in digital format once you access the Instructor Candidate Resources section (at no cost). It is highly recommended, but not required, that you purchase your own instructor manual or print a copy to prepare for the course in advance. 

• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor’s Manual
• First Aid/CPR/AED Participant’s Manual
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor-Led Training course presentation (optional)
• First Aid/CPR/AED Videos via streaming, DVD or course presentation
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Learning course presentation (optional)

To receive certification as a First Aid/CPR/AED instructor, you must:

• Possess a current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certificate or equivalent. Please bring proof of certification to the in-person session.
• Successfully complete the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course online session. If not completed prior to the in-person class session, you will not be permitted to particate in the in-person class (refunds will not be offered due to pre-requisites not being completed). 

• Attend and actively participate in the in-person session.
  • Successfully complete the First Aid/CPR/AED skill practice and polish during which you will have an opportunity to practice your hands-on skills and demonstrate competency.
  • Successfully complete class activities, including the required practice teaching assignments. You will be given two practice teaching assignments, which will give you experience in preparing to teach lesson plans, presenting course information, using audiovisual equipment, conducting skill practice and assessment scenarios, evaluating performance, and participating in feedback and evaluation sessions. A certified instructor trainer will evaluate your practice teaching assignments. You will receive a list of potential practice teaching topics during the online session. Please refer to this topic list to prepare ahead of time for your in-person session.
  • Demonstrate instructor-level skill competency in all skills.

If you are concerned about your ability to successfully meet the objectives of the course or specific skills in the course, please contact me in advance of this class at jesswhitacretraining@gmail.com.

The First Aid/CPR/AED instructor certification is valid for 2 years.

Location:

Red Gate Farms

136 Red Gate Farms Trail

Savannah, GA 31405

*Clubhouse Building

(Enter and keep right, the Clubhouse will be on the right-hand side past the first stop sign. Park along the white fence.)

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for class, late arrivals will not be allowed to attend the course. 

I look forward to having you as an instructor candidate in this class!

Kind regards,

Jess Whitacre Limitless Training LLC