Class Enrollment

Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor - American Red Cross
Date/Time:	Sun 8/10/2025 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location:	Cordial Fire/EMS Education
Class Price:	$325.00

American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Course

Prepare to teach critical life-saving skills to healthcare and public safety professionals. The American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Course equips participants with the tools and certification needed to teach BLS Provider-level courses. Whether you’re expanding your clinical teaching role, supporting your organization’s training capacity, or seeking to advance your professional credentials, this course provides everything you need to confidently lead Red Cross BLS training programs.

Course Content

Participants will learn how to:

• Deliver American Red Cross BLS training using a blended learning model

• Facilitate scenario-based skill sessions for adult, child, and infant patients

• Manage class logistics and adhere to Red Cross standards and protocols

• Evaluate team-based BLS skills and provide constructive feedback

• Utilize instructor manuals, video resources, and course presentations

• Conduct skills verification and written exams to certify participants in:

  • High-quality CPR

  • AED use

  • Airway management

  • Team response in cardiac and respiratory emergencies

The course includes both an online session and an in-person session, with emphasis on instructional strategies, participant evaluation, and Red Cross course delivery procedures.

Prerequisites

To enroll, participants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Possess a current American Red Cross BLS Provider certification (or equivalent)

• Successfully complete the online Instructor Candidate Training prior to the first in-person session

• Demonstrate proficiency in all core BLS skills during the in-person assessment

Note: Participants who do not pass the pre-course skills assessment will not be eligible to continue. It is recommended that all candidates review their BLS skills prior to the course.

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will receive an American Red Cross BLS Instructor certification, valid for two years, allowing them to teach:

• BLS for Healthcare Providers (classroom or blended format)

• BLS courses for clinical teams, EMS, nursing students, and allied health professionals

Additional Information

• Participants must attend all sessions, complete all course requirements, and demonstrate instructional competency

• This course involves hands-on practice and team scenarios; please wear comfortable clothing

• Digital instructor materials and access to training resources are included in the course fee

• Please note: Per American Red Cross policy, a minimum of four participants is required for this course to run. If fewer than four are enrolled, the course may need to be rescheduled or canceled. Invite your colleagues or peers to register to help ensure the class meets the minimum.