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Lay Responder First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor Course

Purpose:

To train instructor candidates to teach basic-level American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED courses for lay
responders.

Prerequisites:

�� Minimum age of 16.
�� Possess a Fundamentals of Instructor Training certificate (Certificate 3007) issued within the last year or a
current National Health and Safety Instructor authorization (F5736 or Certificate 3005).
�� Pass a precourse written exam with a score of 80 percent or higher on each component and successfully
demonstrating competency in the skills evaluation in accordance with the established skill standards.

Learning Objectives:

Upon conclusion of this instructor course, candidates should be thoroughly familiar with course materials and
should be able to—
�� Demonstrate the characteristics required of an American Red Cross representative and role model.
�� Teach courses in a manner that helps participants stay engaged in the learning process.
�� Ensure participants’ health and safety during training.
�� Demonstrate applicable first aid, CPR and AED skills at an appropriate level of performance.
�� Maintain complete and accurate records and reports.
�� Plan, organize and conduct the first aid, CPR and AED 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.
�� Choose the appropriate course and materials to meet the specific training needs of participants or groups.

Length:

Approximately 16 hours (based on 6 instructor candidates per instructor trainer).
Instructor.