Successfully complete the Instructor Specialty Course. This course is a prerequisite for all instructor specialty courses. It is designed to orient instructor candidates to American Red Cross Policy, procedures and teaching methods used in basic level courses. The purpose of the pre-course screening session is to check instructor candidates' competency in the skills and knowledge necessary for their desired authorization level. Students will be tested on skills and take the basic level written test applicable to the courses they wish to teach.
Candidates are responsible for preparation prior to the session.
This course will orient you to the Ted Cross CPR and First Aid instructional curriculum. You will learn how to use the program materials effectively, plan and conduct effective courses, evaluate the progress of participants for certification and prepare and submit accurate records and reports.